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Humphead cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
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Humphead cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa) specimen
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Cichlidae

Humphead cichlid

Cyphotilapia frontosa

Humped forehead six black bands

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Humphead cichlid is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 33 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
33 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, distributed in the northern half of the lake (Ref. 52029 ).
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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