| Lionhead cichlid | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Steatocranus |
| Species: | S. casuarius |
| Binomial name | |
| Steatocranus casuarius Poll, 1939 | |
The lionhead cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius), also known as African blockhead, buffalohead, humphead cichlid, lionhead or lumphead is a species of rheophilic cichlid native to Pool Malebo and the Congo River. It uses caves for spawning. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
References
- ^ Moelants, T. (2010). "Steatocranus casuarius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T182754A7960255. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182754A7960255.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- African Blockhead, Buffalohead, Lionhead, Lumphead Steatocranus casuarius - mongabay.com
- Steatocranus casuarius by Richard O'Brien - cichlid-forum.com
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Steatocranus casuarius". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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