Cichlidae

Ophthalmotilapia heterodonta

Ophthalmotilapia heterodonta

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Africa
• Small
• Tropical fish

Ophthalmotilapia heterodonta is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the northern end of the lake. It can reach a length of 14.4 centimetres (5.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.