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Protomelas similis

Cichlid Reaching Eighteen Centimeters

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Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Protomelas similis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow waters with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Protomelas
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread in shallow vegetated areas (Ref. 267 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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