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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55463 | Snoeks, J. (ed.), 2004. The cichlid diversity of Lake Malawi/Nyasa/Niassa: identification, distribution and taxonomy. Cichlid Press, El Paso, USA, 360p. | 2004 | Placidochromis msakae | 193;fig.38 |
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| 79521 | Konings, A., 2007. Malawi cichlids in their natural habitat. 4th edition. Cichlid Press, El Paso, USA. 424p. | 2007 | Placidochromis msakae | 405;fig. |
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