Pseudosimochromis margaretae

Pseudosimochromis margaretae

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Pseudosimochromis margaretae is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the area of Kigoma in Tanzania. It prefers waters with rock-rubble substrates, mostly at less than 5 metres (16 ft) but not deeper than 10 metres (33 ft). It can reach a length of 8.1 centimetres (3.2 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pseudosimochromis
Maximum length: 8.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, but only known from the Kigoma area in Tanzania (Ref. 6770 , 46829 , 49183 ).

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