Super VC-10 Hap

Placidochromis milomo

Eighteen Point Seven Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

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

The Super VC-10 hap (Placidochromis milomo) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi along the Malawian shores of the lake. It prefers areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 18.7 centimetres (7.4 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Placidochromis
Maximum length: 18.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Malawi shores: at Nkhata Bay and in the south along the Nankumba Peninsula from Thumbi Island west to Zambo in the south east arm.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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