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Trematocranus microstoma

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Trematocranus

Higher classification
  
Trematocranus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cichlidae

Scientific name
  
Trematocranus microstoma

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Trematocranus, Cichlid, Trematocranus placodon, Taeniolethrinops praeorbitalis

Trematocranus microstoma


Trematocranus microstoma, known in the aquarium trade as the "Haplochromis placodon pointed head" is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found in shallow waters close to shore, apparently showing a preference for areas with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 23.2 centimetres (9.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Trematocranus microstoma Wikipedia


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