Cyphotilapia Frontosa

Cyphotilapia frontosa
Bigirimana (2005). Cyphotilapia frontosa. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and a brief justification of why this species is of least concern ...

Cyphotilapia frontosa Kapampa, Congo "Black/Blue"
Origin and locale/variety: Nkhomo Reef--Malawi, Lake Malawi, East Africa
Size: Adults are usually 2.0 to 3.5 inches in aquarium environment.

Cyphotilapia frontosa inhabits the rocky, relatively deep areas (10-70m) of Lake Tanganyika, where it hunts for the snails and mussels that constitute the majority of its diet.

Cyphotilapia frontosa are commonly bred in the home aquarium and many captive bred species are available from breeders. Frontosa are mouth brooders. Mouth brooding is a method of reproduction common among lake cichlids.

Cyphotilapia frontosa
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Tanganyika
Adult Size: 16 inches (40 cm)
Social: Peaceful with own kind, will eat smaller fish
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: All Levels ...

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Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
Photo of: Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
Scientific Name(s): Cyphotilapia frontosa ...

Company: Cyphotilapia frontosa (Frontosa) is best kept alone or with other large Lake Tanganyika cichlids.
Water parameters: Temperature 24-26°C / 75-79°F; pH 7.8 - 9.5 ...

The locale name is usually listed after the species name, and should be in parentheses, for example; Cyphotilapia frontosa "Burundi", is a Frontosa that was collected from a wild colony that lives in the waters around Burundi.

Cyphotilapia frontosa
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Cyphotilapia frontosa "Blue Zaire".
Ophtalmotilapia ventralis "Kisha" and Xenotilapia flavipinnis "Magambo".
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Frontosa Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa): Very attractive fish, classic white and black striped colour on the body. They are territorial, but given enough space they can tolerate others, and shouldn't harm plants.

Cynolebias affinis (Pearlfish) TFH Apr 90 Cynolebias alexandri (killifish) TFH Mar 80 Cynolebias bellotti (killifish) TFH Dec 92 Cynolebias nigripinnis (Black-fin Pearl Killi) TFH Sep 91 Cynolebias whitei (Killifish) TFH Feb 91 Cyphotilapia frontosa ...

Cyphotilapia frontosa
SYN: Paratilapia frontosa, Pelmatochromis frontosus
PD: A high-back cichlid that develops a large hump on the forehead. The fins are elongated and come to a point at their ends.

Name: Frontosa African Cichlid (Cyphotilapia frontosa)
Family: Cichlidae
Range: Africa — Lake Tanganyika
Size: Up to 15 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Rocks, caves, sandy bottom, plants incidental ...

SUCCESS AT LAST - BREEDING Cyphotilapia frontosa by Steve Thompson
Summary: After eight years, Steve finally bred his Frontosas. He took the eggs from the female's mouth to prevent her from eating them.

It is known by the scientific name of Cyphotilapia frontosa, but may also be known as Paratilapia frontosa, and Pelmatochromis frontosus.

See also: Frontosa, Cichlid, Fish, Water, Species