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Cichlidae

Otopharynx argyrosoma

Otopharynx argyrosoma

Fifteen Point Two Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Otopharynx argyrosoma is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Otopharynx
Maximum length: 15.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 4991 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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