| Scientific Name: Cyprichromis leptosoma (Ikola) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Black Tail |
| Geo. Origin: From Kasoje to Ikola |
| Habitat: Open Water |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4.5" |
| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
| pH: 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Yellowtail male at Kekese Kekese yellowtail male Kekese yellowtail male |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
Articles: | Cyprichromis Cyprichromis leptosoma |
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Found along the Tanzanian coastline from Kasoje to Kekese to Ikola. Like all Cyprichromis leptosoma, it is found in 2 distinct color morphs: blue-tailed males and yellow-tailed males. It differs from the other 4 leptosoma in the following manner: Blue-tailed males have a yellow dorsal fin. Yellow-tailed males have a blue dorsal fin and bright yellow anal fin. |