Astatotilapia stappersii (Poll, 1943)
Astatotilapia stappersii
photo by FAO

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Tanganyika and affluent rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits streams and rivers (Ref. 4967).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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