Slender tail hap (Buccochromis lepturus)

Scientific name: Buccochromis lepturus Regan, 1922

The Slender tail hap (Buccochromis lepturus) 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.

Slender tail hap care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Preys on juvenile cichlids on sandy substrate. Juveniles are very common in near-shore shallow waters, adults found in deeper waters.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Buccochromis lepturus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 41.7
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
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 (Assuming Fec