Serranochromis robustus

Serranochromis robustus, commonly known as the yellow-belly bream, is a large species of predatory cichlid fish endemic to the freshwater systems of southern Africa. it is a member of the piscivorous genus ''Serranochromis.''

Taxonomy and naming

The species was first formally described in 1864 by the German-born British zoologist Albert Günther, who initially placed it in the genus Hemichromis as Hemichromis robustus. It was later reclassified into the genus Serranochromis. The specific epithet robustus is Latin for "hard and strong," referring to the fish's powerful, sturdy build. The common name "nembwe" is of local origin and is widely used across its range.