Microchromis zebroides
| Microchromis zebroides | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Microchromis |
| Species: | M. zebroides
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| Binomial name | |
| Microchromis zebroides (D. S. Johnson, 1975)
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| Synonyms | |
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Cynotilapia zebroides Johnson, 1975 | |
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Microchromis zebroides is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas.[1] This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) TL.[2] This species can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Konings, A. (2018). "Cynotilapia zebroides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60940A47224154. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60940A47224154.en. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Konings, A.F. (2016). Malaŵi Cichlids in their natural habitat (5th ed.). Cichlid Press. p. 447. ISBN 978-1-932892-23-9.
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