Dimidiochromis strigatus
| Dimidiochromis strigatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Dimidiochromis |
| Species: | D. strigatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dimidiochromis strigatus (Regan, 1922) | |
Dimidiochromis strigatus is a species of freshwater fish in the Cichlidae family. It was formerly placed in the genus Haplochromis and known as Haplochromis 'sunset' in the aquarium fish trade.
It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes.
References
- Kazembe, J. & Makocho, P. 2005. Dimidiochromis strigatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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