Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found inshore over soft mud bottoms. Feeds mainly on mollusks. Female mouthbrooder.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
Fishbase: Labrochromis ishmaeli
IUCN Red List: Labrochromis ishmaeli
Cichlid Room Companion: Labrochromis ishmaeli