Orthochromis luichensis De Vos & Seegers, 1998
Orthochromis luichensis
photo by Seegers, L.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  9.08 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater,
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to the Luiche River basin in Tanzania (Ref. 28906).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 30-32
Biology:  Inhabits small and moderate swift running waters; feeds on plant matter; mouthbrooding species (Ref. 28096).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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