Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Protomelas Higher classification Protomelas | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Protomelas spilopterus Rank Species | |
Similar Protomelas, Cichlid, One‑and‑a‑half‑stripe hap, Perciformes | ||
Protomelas spilopterus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It is believed to be a specialist predator on fish fry. This species can reach a length of 24 centimetres (9.4 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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