Scarlet Fin Lethrinus

Lethrinops lethrinus

Twenty Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Red
Tropical
Coastal
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Lethrinops lethrinus is a species of cichlid native to Lake Malawi and western shore feeder streams, Lake Malombe ,and the upper reaches of the Shire River. It prefers areas in the lakes that are near river outlets This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lethrinops
Maximum length: 20 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Malawi, upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. Recorded in small perennial rivers on the western shore of Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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