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Cichlidae

Buccochromis oculatus

Buccochromis oculatus

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Single-lake endemic
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
28 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; more abundant in the southern part of the lake.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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