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Definition of white-spotted cichlid

white-spotted cichlid

Plural:white-spotted cichlids
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A species of freshwater cichlid fish (Tropheus duboisi) endemic to Northern Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, noted for the distinctive dark bodies covered in bright white or bluish spots exhibited by juveniles.

Example

"The aquarium hobbyist carefully monitored the water parameters in the tank housing the juvenile White-spotted cichlid."

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Aquarists often refer to this species by its scientific name, 'Tropheus duboisi', as the iconic white spots are only present during its juvenile stage; mature adults completely lose these spots and develop a solid blue head and a distinctive vertical yellow or white band.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White-spotted cichlid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white--spotted-cichlid
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