Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid is a unique type of cichlid fish found only in East Africa’s Lake Tanganyika.
This fish likes areas with rough sandy surfaces at the bottom. It eats tiny organisms, algae, and diatoms.
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid is often traded in the aquarium business.
This species is named after Belgian officer Georges Descamps for his work against slavery near Lake Tanganyika.
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlids are social creatures that live where there’s coarse sand on the lake floor and feed on microorganisms, diatoms, and algae.
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Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid Interesting Facts
- Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid is a unique cichlid fish found only in Lake Tanganyika, East Africa.
- This fish prefers rough sandy surfaces at the bottom of the lake and feeds on tiny organisms, algae, and diatoms.
- Named after Belgian officer Georges Descamps for his anti-slavery work near Lake Tanganyika.
- Grows up to 4.1 inches (10.4 centimeters) long.
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid Habitat
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid is native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa and is found throughout the lake. It lives in freshwater environments, swimming near the bottom (benthopelagic).
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid prefers a water temperature between 75°F to 79°F (24°C to 26°C). It thrives in tropical climates around 3°S to 9°S latitude.
| Water Temperature: | 75°F to 79°F (24°C to 26°C) |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid Physical Characteristics
Size: 4.1 inches (10.4 centimeters)
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid grows up to 4.1 inches (10.4 centimeters) long.
Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Ectodus |
| Scientific Name: | Ectodus descampsii |
| Also Known As: | Descamp’s Strange-tooth Cichlid |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |