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Protomelas marginatus

Sixteen Point Six Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

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Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Protomelas marginatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow, vegetated waters. This species can reach a length of 16.6 centimetres (6.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Protomelas
Maximum length: 16.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Previously, two subspecies were recognized: Protomelas marginatus marginatus (southern end of the lake) and Protomelas marginatus vuae (northern end of the lake).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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