Simochromis are sometimes found at well sorted dealers. They are known to be slightly more aggressive than
Tropheus but often not as colorful. The size is a bit different within the Genus. The most common in the hobby in Europe is the Simochromis diagramma which grows to a maximum length of 20 centimeters. The Simochromis babaulti however is only half it's size as fully grown.
Simochromis babaulti "Zambia", Photo: Ad Konings
The Genus Simochromis as it is known today:
Simochromis Boulenger, 1898
Simochromis babaulti Pellegrin, 1927
Simochromis babaulti.....photo
Simochromis babaulti "Zambia".....photo
Simochromis babaulti "Burundi".....photo
Simochromis diagramma
Gunther, 1893
Simochromis diagramma "Mtoto".....photo
Somochromis diagramma "Moliro".....photo
Simochromis margaretae Axelrod o. Harrison,
1978
Simochromis margaretae
Simochromis marginatus Poll, 1956
Simochromis marginatus