Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Mylochromis Higher classification Mylochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Mylochromis melanotaenia Rank Species | |
Similar Mylochromis, Cichlid, Mylochromis anaphyrmus, Mylochromis ericotaenia | ||
Mylochromis melanotaenia
Mylochromis melanotaenia is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is believed to occur only in the southern portion of the lake. It prefers sandy substrates with patches of Vallisneria. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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