Goldbreast Zebra Cichlid

Maylandia fainzilberi

Twelve Point Nine Centimeters Cichlid

Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Maylandia fainzilberi is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It can reach a length of 12.9 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. The honours the tropical fish dealer Misha Fainzilber who helped the author, Wolfgang Staeck, gain access to Lake Malawi.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Maylandia
Maximum length: 12.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 86864 ).

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