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Cichlidae
Cichlid
Labidochromis mylodon
- Tropical
- Island endemic
- Island endemic species
- Local endemic species
- Single-lake endemic
- Freshwater fish
- Africa
- Small
- Tropical fish
Tropical
Freshwater fish
Africa
SmallLabidochromis mylodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Mumbo Island. This species can reach a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade and is also raised as a food fish.
- Class
- Teleosts
- Order
- Cichlids and Allies
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Labidochromis
- Maximum length
- 9 cm
- Water
- Freshwater
- Distribution
- Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Mumbo Island.
- Conservation status
- LCLeast Concern
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Order
Family
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