Telmatochromis vittatus

Common Name:  Blunt-headed telmat

Photo by:  Scott Wells

Description

Similar in appearance to many Julidochromis species. Elongated body but, as the common name suggests, it has more of a blunt head. A bi-parental mouth brooder, dwarf in stature, and not typically exceeding 4" (~10 cm) in total length. Males are larger than females.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika