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Kambuzi (Protomelas kirkii)
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Kambuzi (Protomelas kirkii) specimen
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Cichlidae

Kambuzi

Protomelas kirkii

Eighteen Centimeters Cichlid

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Kambuzi is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 18 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
18 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: Occurs in the south-east arm of Lake Malawi and upper Shire River.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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