Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Melanochromis Higher classification Melanochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Melanochromis simulans Rank Species | |
Similar Melanochromis, Cichlid, Melanochromis loriae, Purple mbuna, Parallel striped mbuna | ||
Melanochromis simulans is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in the Masinje Rocks and at Cape Ngombo. This species can reach a length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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