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Tramitichromis trilineatus

(Tramitichromis trilineatus)

Description

Tramitichromis trilineatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in the southeastern portion of the lake, preferring shallow waters with sandy substrates. It can reach a length of 14 centimetres (5.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

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