Order Perciformes Scientific name Callochromis Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Cichlid | |
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Lower classifications Callochromis pleurospilus, Callochromis macrops, Callochromis melanostigma, Callochromis stappersii | ||
Callochromis is a genus of cichlids native to shallow, sandy bottom areas of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. As sandsifters, all species eat sand-dwelling invertebrates. Unlike many other sandsifters, Callochromis species are somewhat aggressive, especially when breeding. C. pleurospilus has become popular with fishkeeping hobbyists because of their compact size, iridescent colors, and hardiness.
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Callochromis pleurospilus kigoma male sifting sand vigorously pisces
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:
References
Callochromis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA