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Chunky Hap

Protomelas annectens

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from shallow sandy areas, where it moves alongside large cichlids. It reaches 20 centimetres.

Scientific name
Protomelas annectens
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Cyrtocara annectens, Haplochromis annectans, Haplochromis annectens

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
20 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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