Lionhead cichlid

They are considered easy to keep in fish tanks.

The Lionhead cichlid lives in the demersal, freshwater, pH range: 6.0 - 8.0, dH range: 5 - 19 environment.

Lionhead Cichlid is still quite scarce and a real treasure if you can obtain one! The False Mpozo Lionhead Cichlid was scientifically described in 1976 and introduced into the hobby about the end of 1981 or beginning of 1982. More

With its conspicuous shape and modest needs, the Lionhead Cichlid has earned a well deserved place in the aquarium hobby! The adult male Lionhead Cichlid has an imposing air about it because of its huge humped forehead. More

African Blockhead Cichlid, Lionhead Cichlid, African Blockhead, Buffalo Head Cichlid, Humphead Cichlid Synonyms Steatocranus casuarinus Sexing - More

Lionhead cichlid ( common name ) let's test your knowledge! Steatocranus casuarius ( fish name )slovensky , français Share pictures of your fish! Upload them now! * Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 12 cm ( More

Common names

african blockhead in English
Buckelkopfbuntbarsch in German (Deutsch)
Garbacz helmiasty in Polish (polski)
Helmcichlide in German (Deutsch)
Humphead cichlid in English
Kyhmykirjoahven in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Kyhmyotsa in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Lejonhuvudcichlid in Swedish (Svenska)
Lionhead in English
Lionhead cichlid in English
Løvehodeciklide in Norwegian (Norsk)
Lumphead in English
Pukkelhovedcichlide in Danish (dansk)
刚果隆头丽鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
剛果隆頭麗魚 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Perciformes
Family : Cichlidae
Genus : Steatocranus
Species : Steatocranus casuarius
Authority : Poll, 1939