Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Lethrinops Higher classification Lethrinops | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Lethrinops auritus Rank Species | |
Similar Lethrinops, Cichlid, Lethrinops lethrinus | ||
The golden sand-eater (Lethrinops auritus) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow waters with muddy substrates. This species grows to a length of 14 centimetres (5.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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