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| Scientific Name: Stigmatochromis sp. "spilostichus type" |
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| Pronunciation: st
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| Habitat: Sand |
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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: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 8"" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Male |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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| Comments: |
| Juveniles and females lack the distinct spots seen in similar Stigmatochromis such as sp. "Tolae" and woodi, instead having vertical bars which are accentuated in three places as darker spots. This fish is a predator of small fish. |
