Pseudosimochromis curvifrons

(Pseudosimochromis curvifrons)

Description

Pseudosimochromis curvifrons is a species of mouthbrooding cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is found in areas with rubble substrates at depths less than 10 m (33 ft). It can reach a length of 14 cm (5.5 in). This species can be found in the aquarium trade. Although Pseudosimochromis has been treated as monotypic, recent authorities have also included several species formerly in Simochromis.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Pseudosimochromis
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