A cichlid from the Lake Victoria basin, including the Victoria Nile and nearby lakes. It feeds mostly on bottom algae and also plankton. Females mouthbrood. Males build complex sandy nests.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Victoria
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria Basin
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