Xenotilapia bathyphila

(Xenotilapia bathyphila)

Description

Xenotilapia bathyphila is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occurs in schools in areas with sandy substrates. It feeds on small shrimps and copepods. This species can reach a length of 10.3 centimetres (4.1 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

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