Boulengerochromis microlepis (Boulenger, 1899)
Giant cichlid
Boulengerochromis microlepis
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 Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
 Max. size:  80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,500.0 g
 Environment:  pelagic; pH range: 9; dH range: 10; depth range - 85 m,
 Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to and widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits near-shore surface waters. Firm flesh is highly valued (Ref. 4967). Largest African cichlid (Ref. 4537).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 14.07.92
 Modified by: Musschoot, Tobias - 29.06.15
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 12.08.94

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