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Cichlidae

Melanochromis mossambiquensis

Melanochromis mossambiquensis

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
7.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi; occurs between Chuanga and Nkhungu Reef in Mozambique (Ref. 80784 , 89864 ).
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened
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