Sciaenochromis fryeri

Scientific name: Sciaenochromis fryeri Konings, 1993

Sciaenochromis fryeri

Sciaenochromis fryeri is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 11.4 cm (4.5 in). It is easy to keep and needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 7.8–8.6. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Including Taiwan Reef, Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi Islands.

Sciaenochromis fryeri care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Adult size
11.4 cm (4.5 in)
Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH
7.8–8.6
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sciaenochromis fryeri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.5
Depth range
10–40 m (33–131 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 10 - 40 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: throughout Lake Malawi, including Taiwan Reef, Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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