Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Rhamphochromis Higher classification Rhamphochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Rhamphochromis esox Rank Species | |
Similar Rhamphochromis, Cichlid, Diplotaxodon, Stigmatochromis modestus | ||
Rhamphochromis esox is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers open waters at depths of from 2 to 65 metres (6.6 to 213.3 ft). This fish is s piscivore. This species can reach a length of 42 centimetres (17 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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