Oreochromis upembae
| Oreochromis upembae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Oreochromis |
| Species: | O. upembae |
| Binomial name | |
| Oreochromis upembae Thys van den Audenaerde, 1948 | |
Oreochromis upembae is a freshwater species of cichlid found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the upper parts of the Congo river and the Lualaba river, its range including parts of Upemba.[1] They are benthopelargic bottom feeders.[1] The largest known specimen has a length of 21 cm (8.3 in).[1] They are mouthbrooders.[1]
Its appearance is similar to that of Oreochromis malagarasi, although it was differentiated by a number of features; including a caudal fin with less scales than O. malagarasi, not having the regular dark patterns (stripes or spots) on said caudal fin, and smaller range of dorsal spines.[1]