Haplochromis torpedo stripe (Mylochromis gracilis)

Scientific name: Mylochromis gracilis Trewavas, 1935

The Haplochromis torpedo stripe (Mylochromis gracilis) 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 the south of Lake Malawi.

Haplochromis torpedo stripe care at a glance

Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Has been observed over sand. Preys on small fish, mainly cichlids, and on invertebrates collected from the sand.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mylochromis gracilis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.3; dH range: 5 - 30 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to the south of Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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