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Nyassachromis purpurans

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from sandy areas, that feeds on plankton. It reaches 18 centimetres.

Scientific name
Nyassachromis purpurans
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Cyrtocara purpurans, Haplochromis purpurans

Origin

Native region
África

Size and lifespan

Adult size
18 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Planktivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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