Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Melanochromis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Higher classification Melanochromis | |
Scientific name Melanochromis melanopterus Similar Melanochromis, Cichlid, Melanochromis loriae, Purple mbuna, Parallel striped mbuna | ||
Melanochromis melanopterus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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