Scientific name Exochochromis anagenys Higher classification Exochochromis Order Perciformes | Tribe Haplochromini Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Genus ExochochromisEccles & Trewavas, 1989 Similar Exochochromis, Eclectochromis, Red top williamsi, Stigmatochromis, Pale Usisya aulonocara | ||
Exochochromis anagenys, the threespot torpedo, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa where it has been found around Thumbi West Island and in the southeastern part of the lake. It is also found in the aquarium trade. This species reaches a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) SL. It is currently the only known member of its genus.
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