Elongate mbuna

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Elongate mbuna
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pseudotropheus
Species:
P. elongatus
Binomial name
Pseudotropheus elongatus
Fryer, 1956
Synonyms

Chindongo elongatus (Fryer, 1956)

The elongate mbuna (Pseudotropheus elongatus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is known from Mkata Bay and Mbamba Bay. It prefers areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. It can reach a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Chindongo elongatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61164A47238172. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61164A47238172.en.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Pseudotropheus elongatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.