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Boulengerochromis microlepis (Boulenger, 1899) Giant cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,500.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 9; dH range: 10; depth range - 85 m, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to and widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits near-shore surface waters. Firm flesh is highly valued (Ref. 4967). Largest African cichlid (Ref. 4537). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 12 March 2025 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||