Melanochromis melanopterus Trewavas, 1935

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  11.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 8 - 40 m
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi (Ref. 5663, 89864).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found over rocky substrates (Ref. 6307).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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