Yssichromis thereuterion

Alternate Name:   formerly Haplochromis thereuterion

Photo by:   One of my males in non-breeding colors, and a holding female

Description

A non-aggressive open water Victoria haplochromine that will hide in rocks when startled. Has a slender elongated body unlike typical Lake Victoria cichlids. Color for breeding males is a charcoal black with orange-red color in the anal fin and some light blue throughout the dorsal fin. Can be kept in a large school with multiple males. Somewhat rare in the hobby.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   None

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered