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Taeniolethrinops furcicauda

(Taeniolethrinops furcicauda)

Description

Taeniolethrinops furcicauda is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs at depths of from 5 to 40 metres (16 to 131 ft) over sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 21 centimetres (8.3 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

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