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Lethrinops macrochir

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from shallow water with sandy bottoms. It reaches 13 centimetres.

Scientific name
Lethrinops macrochir
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Haplochromis macrochir, Lethrinops aurita

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
13 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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