Maravichromis melanotaenia

Mylochromis melanotaenia

Twenty Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Black
Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Mylochromis melanotaenia is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is believed to occur only in the southern portion of the lake. It prefers sandy substrates with patches of Vallisneria. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Mylochromis
Maximum length: 20 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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