CARES Species Profile: Tropheus duboisi 'maswa'
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from northern Lake Tanganyika, Tropheus duboisi 'maswa' is found in shallow to moderately deep rocky habitats. It grazes on algae that is growing on the rocks. It is a female mouthbrooder.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
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