Astatotilapia burtoni
Burton's mouthbrooder is a species encountered in the Nile and East African lakes.
It is more or less tranquil, but becomes territorial during spawning. The female
lays her eggs in a hollow dug into the substrate and then incubates them in her
mouth for 2 weeks in a secluded part of the tank. Size: 10-15 cm.
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