Lethrinops lethrinus

(Lethrinops lethrinus)

Description

Lethrinops lethrinus is a species of cichlid native to Lake Malawi and western shore feeder streams, Lake Malombe and the upper reaches of the Shire River. It prefers areas in the lakes that are near to river outlets This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Lethrinops
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