Tramitichromis brevis

Tramitichromis brevis

Sixteen Point Three Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

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

Tramitichromis brevis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over sandy substrates or sand/rock substrates at about 15 metres (49 ft) depth. It can reach a length of 16.3 centimetres (6.4 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tramitichromis
Maximum length: 16.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Ranges from Nkhata Bay to the southern part of the lake.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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