Spotfin goby cichlid (Tanganicodus irsacae)

Scientific name: Tanganicodus irsacae Poll, 1950

The Spotfin goby cichlid (Tanganicodus irsacae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.

Spotfin goby cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Surf-dwellers, they occur among the pebbles on the shoreline often solitary. Feed on tiny crustaceans which are attached to rocks. Exhibit biparental mouthbrooding.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Tanganicodus irsacae
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
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.)