Petrochromis polyodon

(Petrochromis polyodon)

Description

Petrochromis polyodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika found in areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. This species coexists with other herbivorous cichlids such as Tropheus moorii and Telmatochromis temporalis. Individuals can reach lengths of 21 cm (8.3 in). They can be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

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