Tropheops microstoma

Tropheops microstoma

Cichlid Reaching Nine Point Eight Centimeters

Tropical
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Tropheops microstoma is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers sheltered bays with calm waters. This species can reach a length of 9.8 centimetres (3.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Tropheops
Maximum length: 9.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Monkey Bay, Mvunguti, Domwe Island and Otter Point in Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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