Fuscotaeniatus (Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus)

Scientific name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus Regan, 1922

The Fuscotaeniatus (Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the southern part of the lake, the northernmost location being Namalenje Island.

Fuscotaeniatus care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Diagnosis: body relatively elongate with irregular, blotchy horizontal melanin pattern; no spots on pectoral fins; jaws large, with length of lower jaw 43.4-50.6% head length.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Depth range: 0–15 m (0–49 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the southern part of the lake, the northernmost location being Namalenje Island.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)