Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Pseudotropheus Higher classification Melanochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Melanochromis brevis Rank Species | |
Similar Cichlid, Melanochromis, Purple mbuna, Melanochromis loriae, Pseudotropheus perileucos | ||
Pseudotropheus brevis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found in Nkudzi Bay and Monkey Bay in rocky areas. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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