Electric Blue Hap

Sciaenochromis ahli

Inhabits rocky crevices

Blue
Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

The electric blue hap (Sciaenochromis ahli) is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers to live in caves and crevices in rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can occasionally be found in the aquarium trade.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Sciaenochromis
Maximum length: 20 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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