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Melanochromis melanopterus

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Melanochromis melanopterus
Scientific classification Edit this 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Melanochromis melanopterus". FishBase. February 2013 version.