Protomelas spilonotus
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Protomelas |
Species: | P. spilonotus
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Binomial name | |
Protomelas spilonotus (Trewavas, 1935)
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Protomelas spilonotus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with clean, rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.7 centimetres (6.6 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[]
- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Protomelas spilonotus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61085A148673188. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61085A148673188.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Protomelas spilonotus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Protomelas
- Fish described in 1935
- Cichlidae stubs