Callochromis
| Callochromis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Tribe: | Ectodini |
| Genus: | Callochromis Regan, 1920 |
| Type species | |
| Paratilapia macrops Boulenger, 1898 | |
Callochromis is a genus of cichlids native to shallow, sandy bottom areas of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. As sandsifters, all species eat sand-dwelling invertebrates. Unlike many other sandsifters, Callochromis species are somewhat aggressive, especially when breeding. C. pleurospilus has become popular with fishkeeping hobbyists because of their compact size, iridescent colors, and hardiness.
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[1]
- Callochromis macrops (Boulenger, 1898)
- Callochromis melanostigma (Boulenger, 1906)
- Callochromis pleurospilus (Boulenger, 1906)
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2013). Species of Callochromis in FishBase. February 2013 version.