Melanochromis melanopterus
Species of fish
Melanochromis melanopterus | |
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Conservation status | |
![]() Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Melanochromis |
Species: | M. melanopterus |
Binomial name | |
Melanochromis melanopterus Trewavas, 1935 | |
Synonyms | |
Melanochromis mellitus Johnson, 1976 |
Melanochromis melanopterus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Kazembe, J.; Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis melanopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61123A148674302. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61123A148674302.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Melanochromis melanopterus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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