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Labidochromis gigas

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Labidochromis gigas
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L. gigas
Binomial name
Labidochromis gigas

Labidochromis gigas is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur in areas with rocky substrates around Likoma Island and Chisumulu Island. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kasembe, J. 2006. Labidochromis gigas. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 21 April 2013.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Labidochromis gigas" in FishBase. February 2013 version.