Cynotilapia zebroides
Species of fish
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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]
| Cynotilapia zebroides | |
|---|---|
| Cynotilapia zebroides in Lake Malawi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Cynotilapia |
| Species: | C. zebroides |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynotilapia zebroides (D. S. Johnson, 1975) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Microchromis zebroides Johnson, 1975 | |