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Corematodus shiranus

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper Shire River that eats scales and fin pieces of chambo tilapias (Oreochromis). Critically endangered.

Scientific name
Corematodus shiranus
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
27 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Critically endangered (CR)

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