Placidochromis polli

Placidochromis polli

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Placidochromis polli is a species of cichlid endemic to the southern portions of Lake Malawi, where it prefers areas with muddy or sandy substrates at depths of greater than 75 metres (246 ft).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Placidochromis
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated