Benthochromis tricoti
General data
Scientific names:
Habitat:
Freshwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native:
Africa
Distribution:
Lake Tanganyika
Benthochromis tricoti is a species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa and lives at depths of up to 100 m (330 ft). It feeds on small crustaceans and plankton. It reaches a maximum length of 16.5 cm (6.5 in). Like many other cichlids, it is a mouthbrooder.
