Protomelas dejunctus

Protomelas dejunctus

Black
Tropical
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Protomelas dejunctus, the fire blue hap, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from around Chinyankwazi Island and Chinyamwezi Island in the southern portion of the lake. It is known from depths of from 2 to 10 metres (6.6 to 32.8 ft). This species can reach a length of 13.8 centimetres (5.4 in) SL. Some authorities have revised this taxon's status to that of a subspecies of Protomelas taeniolatus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Protomelas
Maximum length: 13.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: restricted to Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi Islands in the southeast arm of Lake Malawi. No specimens were observed elsewhere during the numerous diving expeditions throughout the southeast arm over the past 10 years.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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