Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Tribe Haplochromini Scientific name Placidochromis electra Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Genus Placidochromis Higher classification Placidochromis | |
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Similar Placidochromis, Cichlid, Placidochromis phenochilus, Protomelas, Otopharynx | ||
The deepwater hap (Placidochromis electra) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with sandy substrates, generally at depths of around 7 metres (23 ft). This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) SL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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Deep-water hap Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA