Cyrtocara moorii

A blue body and raised forehead give a dolphin-like profile.

A blue body and raised forehead give a dolphin-like profile. Both sexes can develop a forehead hump, so the hump alone does not identify a male.

Adult length

Up to 25 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

25–29 °C

Lifespan

8–10 years

pH

7.5–8.8

Hardness

10–25 dGH

Natural habitat

Inhabits relatively shallow water over sandy bottoms.

Large but usually relatively peaceful; avoid aggressive Mbuna. Dense arrangements of sharp rocks may injure frightened fish that dash into them.