Petrotilapia nigra

Petrotilapia nigra

Grazing diatoms on rocks

Black
Tropical
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Petrotilapia nigra is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with rocky substrates. It grazes on diatoms that it finds on the algae growing on the rocks. This species can reach a length 12.2 centimetres (4.8 in) SL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Petrotilapia
Maximum length: 12.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Monkey Bay, Otter Point, Thumbi West and Domwe Islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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