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Cichlidae

Melanochromis kaskazini

Melanochromis kaskazini

Ten Point Four Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Black
Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Melanochromis kaskazini is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 10.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Melanochromis
Maximum length: 10.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi (Ref. 80784 , 89864 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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