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Rhamphochromis lucius

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Rhamphochromis lucius
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R. lucius
Binomial name
Rhamphochromis lucius

Rhamphochromis lucius is a species of piscivorous cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers deep, open waters. This species can reach a length of 40 centimetres (16 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kazembe, J., Makocho, P. & Mailosi, A. 2006. Rhamphochromis lucius. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 31 May 2013.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Rhamphochromis lucius". FishBase. April 2013 version.