Lionhead cichlid | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Steatocranus |
Species: | S. casuarius
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Binomial name | |
Steatocranus casuarius Poll, 1939
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The lionhead cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius), also known as African blockhead, buffalohead,[2] humphead cichlid, lionhead or lumphead is a species of rheophilic[3] cichlid native to Pool Malebo and the Congo River.[4] It uses caves for spawning.[1] This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL.[4] This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[4]