Otopharynx tetraspilus (Trewavas, 1935)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Haplochromis tetraspilus, Cyrtocara tetraspilus, ... more
Common names	Täpläselkäutaka, 四斑大咽非鲫, Vierfleck-Otopharynx, ... more

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Main reference

Maréchal, C. 1991. (Ref. 4991)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.6 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4991)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 37°C (Ref. 13614); 9°S - 15°S

Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread in the southern part of the lake.
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Inhabits vegetated shallow waters in sheltered bays. Feeds on algae and small crustaceans (Ref. 5595).


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