Cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika. Found over sandy bottoms in very large schools. Feeds on tiny organisms in the water.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Fishbase: Cardiopharynx schoutedeni
IUCN Red List: Cardiopharynx schoutedeni
Cichlid Room Companion: Cardiopharynx schoutedeni