Biology:Protomelas spilopterus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Protomelas |
| Species: | P. spilopterus
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| Protomelas spilopterus (Trewavas, 1935)
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Protomelas spilopterus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It is believed to be a specialist predator on fish fry. This species can reach a length of 24 centimetres (9.4 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Kazembe, J.; Konings, A. (2019). "Hemitaeniochromis spilopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61086A155051332.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61086/155051332. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Protomelas spilopterus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
Wikidata ☰ Q1940653 entry
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