Chisumulu pearl

Labidochromis flavigulis

Fish Reaching Six Point Eight Centimeters in African Waters

Tropical
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

The Chisumulu pearl (Labidochromis flavigulis) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur in areas with rocky substrates around Likoma Island and Chisumulu Island. This species can reach a length of 6.8 centimetres (2.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Labidochromis
Maximum length: 6.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Likoma and Chisumulu Islands, in east central Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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