Placidochromis polli

(Placidochromis polli)

Description

Placidochromis polli is a species of cichlid endemic to the southern portions of Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with muddy or sandy substrates at depths of greater than 75 metres (246 ft). This species can reach a length of 14.9 centimetres (5.9 in) SL. Its specific hame honours the Belgian ichthyologist Max Poll (1908-1991).

Taxonomic tree:

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