Melanochromis chipokae
| Melanochromis chipokae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Melanochromis |
| Species: | M. chipokae |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanochromis chipokae D. S. Johnson, 1975 | |
Melanochromis chipokae is a species of cichlid in the Cichlidae endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur at Chipoka. It lives in habitats characterized by patches of sand amongst rock. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Kasembe, J. 2006. Melanochromis chipokae. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 26 April 2013.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Melanochromis chipokae" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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