Cichlid

(Maylandia hajomaylandi)

Description

Maylandia hajomaylandi is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from around Chisumulu Island.This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL.It can also be found in the aquarium trade

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Cichlidae

Genus:Maylandia

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