Order Perciformes Higher classification Melanochromis | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Melanochromis vermivorus Rank Species | |
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Similar Melanochromis, Cichlid, Parallel striped mbuna, Melanochromis loriae, Melanochromis chipokae | ||
The purple mbuna (Melanochromis vermivorus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. 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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Purple mbuna Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA