Species Profile:  Pundamilia pundamilia

Alternate Name:   Haplochromis pundamilia

Description

A cichlid from Lake Victoria in Tanzania restricted to rocky boulder shores, living in crevices and shallow rock pools. It feeds mainly on insect larvae from rocks. Females mouthbrood and males defend territories.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable

IUCN Red List Status:  Least Concern

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

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