Order Perciformes Subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Tribe Ectodini Higher classification Xenotilapia | |
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Similar Xenotilapia, Cichlid, Xenotilapia ochrogenys, Xenotilapia melanogenys, Paracyprichromis | ||
The yellow sand cichlid (Xenotilapia flavipinnis) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in schools in areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 9.2 centimetres (3.6 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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