Lestradea perspicax

Lestradea perspicax

Thirteen Point Eight Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Lestradea perspicax is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occurs in shallow waters over sandy substrates in the northern portion of the lake. This species can reach a length of 13.8 centimetres (5.4 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lestradea
Maximum length: 13.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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