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Petrochromis ephippium
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Ecological Illustration of Petrochromis ephippium (Petrochromis ephippium)
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Cichlidae

Petrochromis ephippium

Petrochromis ephippium

Eighteen Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Petrochromis ephippium is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 18 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Cichlids and Allies
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Petrochromis
Water type
Freshwater
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