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Cichlidae

Rostratus

Fossorochromis rostratus

Cichlid Reaching Twenty Four Point Four Centimeters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Rostratus is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 24.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Fossorochromis
Maximum length: 24.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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