Synonym: Haplochromis cryptodon
Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found on shallow beaches. Feeds on cichlid eggs and small fish. Female mouthbrooder.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Victoria
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
Fishbase: Lipochromis cryptodon
IUCN Red List: Lipochromis cryptodon
Cichlid Room Companion: Lipochromis cryptodon