Synonym: Haplochromis pyrrhocephalus
A cichlid from Lake Victoria found over mud bottoms in exposed areas. It is a mouthbrooder.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Victoria
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Victoria
Fishbase: Yssichromis pyrrhocephalus
IUCN Red List: Yssichromis pyrrhocephalus
Cichlid Room Companion: Yssichromis pyrrhocephalus