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Elongate mbuna

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Perciformes

Higher classification
  
Pseudotropheus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Pseudotropheus elongatus

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Pseudotropheus, Cichlid, Cynotilapia, Labidochromis, Cynotilapia afra

Pseudotropheus elongatus mpanga


The elongate mbuna (Pseudotropheus elongatus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is known from Mkata Bay and Mbamba Bay. It prefers areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. It can reach a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

References

Elongate mbuna Wikipedia