Interochromis

Interochromis is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is a monotypic genus, being represented by the single species, Interochromis loocki.

Interochromis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Genus:	Interochromis Yamaoka, M. Hori & Kuwamura, 1988[2]
Species:	I. loocki
Binomial name
Interochromis loocki (Poll, 1949)[3]
Synonyms
Simochromis loocki Poll

Interochromis loocki is a widespread but rare species living on rocky substrates in 2–3 m (7–10 ft) of water.^[1] This species can reach a length of 10.5 centimetres (4.1 in) total length (TL).^[4]