Synonym: Gaurichromis sp. 'cobalt', Haplochromis empodisma
Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found over organic mud bottoms and feeds mainly on insect larvae and diatoms, with some mollusks. Female mouthbrooder.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Victoria
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
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