Tigerfish

Rhamphochromis longiceps

Cichlid among Coral Branches

Tropical
Upper river
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Rhamphochromis longiceps, one of several unrelated fish also known as the tigerfish, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi and the upper Shire River. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. It occurs in all the habitats in the lake including inshore reefs, rock shelf and littoral zones as well as in the offshore pelagic zone.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Rhamphochromis
Maximum length: 28 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi and upper Shire River.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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