Spotfin goby cichlid

Tanganicodus irsacae

Spotted Goby of African Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

The spotfin goby cichlid (Tanganicodus irsacae) is an African species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the northern end of the lake. They live amongst pebbles in the surf-zone. This species can reach a length of 7 centimetres (2.8 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tanganicodus
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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