Caprichromis orthognathus

(Caprichromis orthognathus)

Description

Caprichromis orthognathus is a species of haplochromine cichlid. It is found in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe and its range includes Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. It is most commonly recorded off sandy beaches at depths of around 15 metres (49 ft) although it can be found in either shallow or deep water. It usually remains in midwater, sometimes over rocks. It is reported to be a paedophage, ramming the heads of mouth-brooding female cichlids from underneath.

Taxonomic tree:

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