Lionhead cichlid
📖 Overview
Rheophilic; feeds primarily on algae; pair-bonding, cave spawning species . Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lionhead cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lionhead cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 20-150 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
algae; pair-bonding, cave spawning species (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African blockhead · Humphead Cichlid · Lionhead · Lionhead Cichlid · Lumphead |
| 🌍CES | hrbohlavec africký |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Pukkelhovedcichlide |
| 🇩🇪German | Buckelkopfbuntbarsch · Helmcichlide |
| 🇭🇺Hungarian | Kazuárfejű sügér |
| 🌍LIT | Liūtagalvė cichlidė |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Bultkopcichlide |
| 🌍NOB | løvehodeciklide |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Garbacz Helmiasty |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Рыба- казуар |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | Lejonhuvudcichlid |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steatocranus casuarinus | Poll | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 42 records indexed .
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