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Nyassachromis boadzulu

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi that feeds on zooplankton. Endangered.

Scientific name
Nyassachromis boadzulu
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Copadichromis boadzulu, Cyrtocara boadzulu, Haplochromis boadzulu

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
14 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle
Diet
Planktivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Endangered (EN)

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