Telmatochromis vittatus

Aquarist: swells

Species Profile: Telmatochromis vittatus

Common Name:   Blunt-headed telmat

Species 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

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Unknown

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2015

Peaceful species, comparatively to other Tanganyikans.