Plecodus elaviae

(Plecodus elaviae)

Description

Plecodus elaviae is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This schooling species is a scale-eater, plucking scales from other fishes. Both parents care for the offspring in this mouthbrooder. This fish can reach a length of 32 centimetres (13 in) TL.

Taxonomic tree:

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