Xenotilapia nigrolabiata

Xenotilapia nigrolabiata

Thirteen Centimeters Cichlid of Lake Tanganyika

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

Xenotilapia nigrolabiata is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Maximum length: 13 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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