Biology:Cynotilapia zebroides
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| Species: | C. zebroides
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| Cynotilapia zebroides (D. S. Johnson, 1975)
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Microchromis zebroides Johnson, 1975 | |
Cynotilapia zebroides is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas.[1] This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) TL.[2] This species can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kazembe, J. & Makocho, P. 2006. Cynotilapia zebroides. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org >. Downloaded on 26 April 2013.
- ↑ Konings, A.F. (2016). Malaŵi Cichlids in their natural habitat (5th ed.). Cichlid Press. pp. 447. ISBN 978-1-932892-23-9.
Wikidata ☰ Q2405079 entry
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