Xenotilapia ornatipinnis

Xenotilapia ornatipinnis

Twelve Point Five Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

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

Xenotilapia ornatipinnis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it can be found in schools in areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Xenotilapia
Maximum length: 12.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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