Mylochromis spilostichus
| Mylochromis spilostichus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Mylochromis |
| Species: | M. spilostichus |
| Binomial name | |
| Mylochromis spilostichus (Trewavas, 1935) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Sciaenochromis spilostichus (Trewavas, 1935) | |
Mylochromis spilostichus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the southern portion of the lake, particularly around the Nankhumba Peninsula. Is can be found over sandy substrates at depths of from 18 to 70 metres (59 to 230 ft). This species can reach a length of 22.2 centimetres (8.7 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Kazembe, J., Makocho, P. & Mailosi, A. 2006. Sciaenochromis spilostichus. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 27 April 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Mylochromis spilostichus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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