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Cichlidae

Protomelas macrodon

Protomelas macrodon

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Single-lake endemic
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
8.8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Only two specimens have been recorded.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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