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
Maximum length: 14.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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