Cichlid
Lethrinops macrophthalmus
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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from areas with patches of Vallisneria. It reaches 12 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Lethrinops macrophthalmus
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Haplochromis macrophthalmus, Tilapia macrophthalma
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 12 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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