Tramitichromis lituris

Tramitichromis lituris

Fish Reaching Sixteen Point Eight Centimeters in African Waters

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

Tramitichromis lituris is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers sandy shallows. It can reach a length of 16.8 centimetres (6.6 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tramitichromis
Water type: Freshwater