Yellow Sand Cichlid (Xenotilapia flavipinnis)

Scientific name: Xenotilapia flavipinnis Poll, 1985

The Yellow Sand Cichlid (Xenotilapia flavipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Yellow Sand Cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Occurs over sandy bottoms. Forms schools.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Xenotilapia flavipinnis
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to 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.)