Melanochromis melanopterus

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]

Melanochromis melanopterus
Scientific classification
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

References

  1. Kasembe, J & Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis melanopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61123A47235524. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61123A47235524.en.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Melanochromis melanopterus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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