Obama’s Teleogramma

Teleogramma obamaorum

Tail colors identical between sexes

Tropical
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Teleogramma obamaorum is a species of African cichlid native to the Congo River. Unlike other species of Teleogramma, sexes lack color differences in the caudal (tail) fin. Individuals reach up to 75 mm (3.0 in) SL, and prey mainly on snails.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Teleogramma
Maximum length: 7.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Middle Congo River basin, just upstream of Pool Malebo, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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