Triglachromis otostigma

Triglachromis otostigma

Striped Fish from Lake Tanganyika

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

Triglachromis otostigma is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa where it prefers waters with a muddy substrate. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Triglachromis
Maximum length: 12 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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