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African blockhead

African blockhead

Steatocranus casuarius

Not Evaluated Freshwater
最大体长
10.0 cm

简介

The African blockhead (Steatocranus casuarius) is a freshwater cichlid native to the Congo River in Central Africa, reaching about 10 cm. It is named for the prominent nuchal hump on the male's forehead, and it inhabits fast-flowing rocky river sections.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 10.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

水质类型
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
物种 Steatocranus casuarius

常见问题

How big does African blockhead get?
African blockhead can grow up to 10.0 cm long.
What family does African blockhead belong to?
African blockhead (Steatocranus casuarius) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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