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Naevochromis chrysogaster

Seventeen Point Nine Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

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Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Naevochromis chrysogaster is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with rocky substrates. This species has a specialized diet, feeding on the fry and larvae of other cichlids. It reaches a total length of 17.9 cm (7.0 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Naevochromis
Maximum length: 17.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs all around the lake.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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