94 observationsLeast Concern
Giraffe Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Nimbochromis
About
Nimbochromis venustus, commonly called venustus hap or giraffe hap, is a Haplochromine cichlid endemid to Lake Malawi in Africa. It prefers the deeper regions of the lake (6 to 23 metres (20 to 75 ft)) where it hunts smaller juvenile cichlids with a specialised hunting technique. After spotting prey, it will partially submerge itself into the sand and lie motionless until the chosen fish comes within reach. it will then dart out of the sand and strike....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giraffe Cichlid is Nimbochromis venustus.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the order Cichliformes.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the family Cichlidae.
- Giraffe Cichlid belongs to the genus Nimbochromis.