Tylochromis polylepis

Tylochromis polylepis

Juveniles shoal while adults wander alone

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Deep-bodied
Medium
Tropical fish

Tylochromis polylepis is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 43.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tylochromis
Maximum length: 43.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 5714 , 52346 ). In the Lukuga River (Lake Tanganyika outflow), known up to Niemba (Ref. 93587 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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