Threadfin cichlid (Petrochromis trewavasae trewavasae)

Scientific name: Petrochromis trewavasae trewavasae Poll, 1948

The Threadfin cichlid (Petrochromis trewavasae trewavasae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to the area around Cape Chipimbi and northward inside of Kapamba Bay in Lake Tanganyika.

Threadfin cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Solitary adults usually found over rocks. Feed by scraping rock biocover. Females brood their young in the mouth.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Petrochromis trewavasae trewavasae
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the area around Cape Chipimbi and northward inside of Kapamba Bay in Lake Tanganyika.
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)