Cichlid

(Labidochromis heterodon)

Description

Labidochromis heterodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Boadzulu Island.This species can reach a length of 7.3 centimetres (2.9 in) SL.It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Cichlidae

Genus:Labidochromis

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