Ophthalmotilapia ventralis

(Ophthalmotilapia ventralis)

Description

Ophthalmotilapia ventralis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the southern end of the lake. It can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Ophthalmotilapia
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