Xenotilapia melanogenys
Spotfin Cichlid, Xenotilapia Blackfin
Xenotilapia melanogenys are kleparticular in their habitat preference, often requiring extensive sand bottoms for digging and displaying natural behavior. They are considered social and should be kept in groups to minimize stress and avoid aggression.
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, Xenotilapia melanogenys typically occupies sandy areas of the lake bed, sometimes near rocky substrates.References
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