Tropheops novemfasciatus
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Tropheops |
Species: | T. novemfasciatus
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Binomial name | |
Tropheops novemfasciatus Regan, 1922
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Tropheops novemfasciatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers sheltered bays with rocks and vegetation, usually within 4 metres (13 ft) of the surface. This species can reach a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[]
- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Tropheops novemfasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61159A148675214. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61159A148675214.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Tropheops novemfasciatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Tropheops
- Cichlid fish of Africa
- Fish of Lake Malawi
- Fish described in 1922
- Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan
- Cichlidae stubs