Orthochromis stormsi

The Orthochromis stormsi lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

only add to the allure of maintaining Orthochromis stormsi for the aquarist. There is not a great deal of information in regards to the feeding habits of Orthochromis stormsi in the wild. More

Orthochromis stormsi in the aquarium. Photo by Spencer Jack. determiner Anton Lamboj. Orthochromis stormsi (Boulenger, 1902) - Curator: Rico Morgenstern. Last updated on 23-Jun-2008. More

Orthochromis stormsi is a moderately sized cichlid with males growing to 12cm in length. Females remain slightly smaller at 10.5cm. The body coloration varies from olive-green to a lightly tan-brown. More

Orthochromis stormsi was previously classified as Schwetzochromis stormsi and is still named as such by many sources. Its swimbladder is modified, being much reduced in size. More

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Common names

Koskiahven in Finnish (suomen kieli)

Order : Perciformes
Family : Cichlidae
Genus : Orthochromis
Species : Orthochromis stormsi
Authority : Boulenger, 1902