Maylandia cyneusmarginata

(Maylandia cyneusmarginata)

Description

Maylandia cyneusmarginata is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to Lake Malawi. The blue marginal band on its fin and brown lappets distinguish it from other members of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Cichlidae

Genus:Maylandia

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