Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Protomelas Higher classification Protomelas | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Protomelas spilonotus Rank Species | |
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Similar Protomelas, Eclectochromis, Stigmatochromis, Super VC‑10 hap, Red top williamsi | ||
Protomelas spilonotus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with clean, rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.7 centimetres (6.6 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Protomelas spilonotus tanzania malawi fish cichlids and otopharynx lithobates
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