Protomelas similis
Protomelas similis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Protomelas |
Species: | P. similis |
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Protomelas similis (Regan, 1922) | |
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Protomelas similis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow waters with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2019). "Protomelas similis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61084A155051225. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61084A155051225.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Protomelas similis" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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