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Mylochromis balteatus

(Mylochromis balteatus)

Description

Mylochromis balteatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi preferring areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 16.2 centimetres (6.4 in) TL.

Taxonomic tree:

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