Cichlidae

Simochromis diagramma

Simochromis diagramma

Nineteen Point Five Centimeters Cichlid

• Tropical
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Africa
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Simochromis diagramma is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers murky waters with rock-rubble substrates usually at less than 5 metres (16 ft) and never deeper than 10 metres (33 ft). It can reach a length of 19.5 centimetres (7.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.