Petrochromis macrognathus
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Petrochromis macrognathus Yamaoka, 1983
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Petrochromis macrognathus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyikafound in areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. This species can reach a length of 16.2 cm (6.4 in). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Bigirimana, C. 2006. Petrochromis macrognathus. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 18 May 2013.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Petrochromis macrognathus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.