Cynotilapia zebroides

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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]

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Cynotilapia zebroides
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Cynotilapia zebroides in Lake Malawi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Cynotilapia
Species:
C. zebroides
Binomial name
Cynotilapia zebroides
(D. S. Johnson, 1975)
Synonyms

Microchromis zebroides Johnson, 1975

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