Hump-head (Cyrtocara moorii)

Scientific name: Cyrtocara moorii Boulenger, 1902

The Hump-head (Cyrtocara moorii) 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; widespread.

Hump-head care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Occurs over sandy bottoms in rather shallow water.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cyrtocara moorii
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Depth range: 3–15 m (10–49 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - 8.8; dH range: 10 - 18 benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec=20-90)