| Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Trematocranus Higher classification Trematocranus | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Trematocranus placodon Rank Species | |
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| Similar Trematocranus, Cichlid, Placidochromis johnstoni, Tramitichromis intermedius, Chilotilapia | ||
Trematocranus placodon holding eggs
Trematocranus placodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper reaches of the Shire River. This shallow-water species prefers to occupy areas with patches of Vallisneria. This species can reach a length of 25 centimetres (9.8 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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Trematocranus placodon the snail crusher hap
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