Humphead (Cyrtocara moorii)

Also known as African Cichlid, Blue Dolphin, Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Blue Dolphin Hap, Blue Dolphin Moorii, Blue Lumphead, Blue Moorii, Dolphin Cichlid, Hap Moorii, Haplochromis Moorii, Humphead Mouthbrooder, Malawi African Cichlid, Malawi Blue Dolphin, Malawi Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Moorii Cichlid

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Blue Dolphin, Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Blue Dolphin Hap, Blue Dolphin Moorii, Blue Lumphead, Blue Moorii, Dolphin Cichlid, Hap Moorii, Haplochromis Moorii, Humphead Mouthbrooder, Malawi African Cichlid, Malawi Blue Dolphin, Malawi Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Moorii Cichlid.

Found in schools, over sandy bottoms, in shallow waters of Lake Malawi.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 3-15m
Africa - Lake Malawi

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/2221

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