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Cyprichromis leptosoma (Ikola)

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Scientific Name: Cyprichromis leptosoma (Ikola)
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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


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Yellowtail male at Kekese


Kekese yellowtail male


Kekese yellowtail male
Photo Credit: Ad Konings




Comments:
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.
 
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