Grammatotria lemairii is a species of cichlid endemism to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of fish measurement. It is currently the only known member of its genus. The species is occasionally kept as an aquarium fish.Andersen, T. (2006) Grammatotria lemairii The Cichlid Room Companion Ed. Azas JMA. The specific name honours Lieutenant Charles Lemaire (1863-1925) who was the leader of the Congo Free State Expedition, which collected specimens of fishes at Lake Tanganyika, including the type of G. lemairii.
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