Microchromis zebroides
| Microchromis zebroides | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Genus: | Microchromis |
| Species: | M. zebroides |
| Binomial name | |
| Microchromis zebroides D. S. Johnson, 1975 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cynotilapia zebroides (D. S. Johnson, 1975) | |
Microchromis zebroides is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas.[1] This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) TL.[2] This species can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Kazembe, J. & Makocho, P. 2006. Cynotilapia zebroides. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 26 April 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Microchromis zebroides" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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