Spangled cichlid

Spangled cichlid
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Limnochromis
Species:
L. auritus
Binomial name
Limnochromis auritus
(Boulenger, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Paratilapia aurita Boulenger, 1901
  • Pelmatochromis auritus (Boulenger, 1901)

The spangled cichlid (Limnochromis auritus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in deep waters. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Limnochromis. This species can reach a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

References

  1. ↑ Sibomana, C. (2025). "Limnochromis auritus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60563A47198772. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60563A47198772.en. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Limnochromis auritus". FishBase. February 2013 version.