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Melanochromis baliodigma

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Melanochromis baliodigma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Melanochromis
Species:
M. baliodigma
Binomial name
Melanochromis baliodigma
Synonyms

Melanochromis xanthodigma Bowers & Stauffer, 1997

Melanochromis baliodigma is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the area around Membe Point in areas where sandy bottoms meet up with rocky areas. This species can grow to a length of 6.7 centimetres (2.6 in) SL.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis baliodigma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T135682612A47234637. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135682612A47234637.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Melanochromis baliodigma". FishBase. February 2013 version.