Cyprichromis leptosoma 'Utinta'
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species: Cyprichromis leptosoma
Description
Open water shoal 'Cyp' cichlid species endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Well established in the aquarium hobby. Often kept with rock dwelling species from the same lake, as the Cyps occupy the upper region of the tank.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Utinta
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired a group of 12 young fish from Dave's Rare Fish. Currently in a tank with young black calvus and Lamprologus callipterus.