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Copadichromis sp. 'Virginalis Kajose'

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Cichlidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Copadichromis

Scientific name
  
Copadichromis sp. nov. 'Virginalis Kajose'

Copadichromis sp. 'Virginalis Kajose' is a formally undescribed species of freshwater fish in the Cichlidae family. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania, primarily in Lake Malawi. It is also present in the adjoining, recently formed Lake Malombe. It is abundant in parts of Lake Malawi and in Lake Malombe as well, in shallow waters, and has been a regionally important species for fisheries in both lakes.

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Copadichromis sp. 'Virginalis Kajose' Wikipedia