Maylandia chrysomallos

Maylandia chrysomallos

Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Maylandia chrysomallos is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from rocky areas around Mumbo Island. This species can reach a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) SL. It is also found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Maylandia
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform