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Lake Tanganyika cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Tanganyika cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Tribe / Genus: Bathybatini / Hemibates
Type locality: Zambia, Northern Province, Lake Tanganyika, Mpulungu basin, no exact locality data available, purchased in Inguenyo fish market, Mpulungu.
Biotope: Restricted to the deeper, oxygenated depths off of Chituta Bay, Zambia. Lives from 120 to 200 meters deep over muddy bottoms, during the day. At night, possibly migrates closer to the surface. Apparently lives sympatrically with Hemibates stenosoma.
Geographic distribution: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Thus far, only found between Sumbu and Mpulungu, Zambia in the extreme southern part of the lake.
Typical adult size: At least 38 cm (15 inches).
Sexual dimorphism: Females are entirely silvery. Male coloration includes vertical barring in the middle of the body. The dorsal fin has a sky blue edge on the outer dorsal fin, while the remaining portion is black.
Recommended aquarium size: At least 570 liters capacity.
Aquarium setup: Minimal rockwork, and subdued lighting.

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