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Tropheops tropheops

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Tropheops tropheops
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T. tropheops
Binomial name
Tropheops tropheops
Regan, 1922
Synonyms
  • Pseudotropheus tropheops Regan, 1922
  • Pseudotropheus tropheops tropheops Regan, 1922

Tropheops tropheops is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi preferring areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 14 centimetres (5.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kasembe, J. 2006. Tropheops tropheops. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 09 June 2013.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Tropheops tropheops". FishBase. April 2013 version.