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| Scientific Name: Buccochromis rhoadesii |
| Pronunciation: b
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| Common Name(s): Yellow Lepturus |
| Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution |
| Habitat: Rocks |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 16" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Adult Male Close-up of face Male Adult male Juvenile male Large male Large male Cache of eggs Large male Adult male |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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Comments: |
Juveniles have completely yellow heads. |