Cichlidae

Spathodus marlieri

Spathodus marlieri

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

Spathodus marlieri is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the northern portion of the lake. This species prefers areas with rocky substrates in very shallow waters to a depth of about 2 metres (6.6 ft). This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.