Freshwater
Pseudosimochromis margaretae
Cichlidae, Pseudocrenilabrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 8.1 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 22 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Occurs in vegetated areas near the rocks and stones in the littoral region of the lake; area of collection was strewn with harbour debris, and was heavily vegetated with macrophytes and algae-covered rocks; collected at 2-6m depth. Inhabits shallow sediment-rich habitats. Feeds on algae which is picked from the rocks.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Simochromis margaretae
- Simochromis margaritae
Articles
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Ich (white spot)4 min read
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