Pseudotropheus tursiops

Pseudotropheus tursiops

Tropical
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Pseudotropheus tursiops is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from Chisumulu Island. It prefers areas with rocky substrates at depths of about 5 metres (16 ft). This species can reach a length of 9.4 centimetres (3.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pseudotropheus
Maximum length: 9.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Chisumulu Island in Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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