Trematocranus microstoma
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Trematocranus |
| Species: | T. microstoma
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| Trematocranus microstoma Trewavas, 1935
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Trematocranus microstoma, known in the aquarium trade as the "Haplochromis placodon pointed head" is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found in shallow waters close to shore, apparently showing a preference for areas with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 23.2 centimetres (9.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Trematocranus microstoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60947A148654097. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60947A148654097.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Trematocranus microstoma" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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