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| Scientific Name: Cyprichromis leptosoma (Kigoma) |
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| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Kigoma |
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| Habitat: Open Water |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 4.5" |
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| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
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| pH: 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult Male |
| Photo Credit: Jayachandra K |
| Articles: | Cyprichromis Cyprichromis leptosoma |
| Comments: |
| Found around Kigoma only. 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 yellowish head with blue dorsal and anal fins. Yellow-tailed males also have yellowish heads but have white dorsal and anal fins. |
