Orthochromis kasuluensis De Vos & Seegers 1998

Probably a female mouthbrooder as several preserved specimens with eggs or fry in the mouth appeared to be females.

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 31 - 32

Found in rather slow running water, in a section bordered with dense vegetation and in a small shallow stony brook with rather swift water; seems to be more common in fast flowing water between the stones; detritus eater; female mouthbrooder (Ref. 28906).

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Orthochromis kasuluensis is a species of cichlid endemic to Tanzania where it is only known from the upper Ruchugi River drainage. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) SL.