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

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  7.85 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: upper Ruchugu drainage near Kasulu in the Malagarasi basin, western Tanzania (Ref. 28906).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 31-32
Biology:  Found in rather slow running water, in a section bordered with dense vegetation and in a small shallow stony brook with rather swift water; seems to be more common in fast flowing water between the stones; detritus eater; female mouthbrooder (Ref. 28906).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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