Aquarist Species: Gaurochromis empodisma
Aquarist: mike_cichlid
Species Profile: Gaurochromis empodisma
Species Photo by: Mike Liu
Description: Haplochromine endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Found in areas with a mud bottom.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
CARES Classification: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2020
WIld fish acquired from Tony Orso; collection locale unknown, presumed to be Kenya