Nyassachromis microcephalus
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| Nyassachromis microcephalus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Nyassachromis |
| Species: | N. microcephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Nyassachromis microcephalus (Trewavas, 1935) | |
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Nyassachromis microcephalus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]