Malawi thick lip (Cheilochromis euchilus)

Scientific name: Cheilochromis euchilus Trewavas, 1935

The Malawi thick lip (Cheilochromis euchilus) 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.

Malawi thick lip care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Occurs in inshore rocky areas all round the lake, where it feeds on insects.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cheilochromis euchilus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 35.0
Common length: 22.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=150)