Microchromis zebroides

Microchromis zebroides is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas.[1] This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) TL.[2] This species can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra.[1]

Microchromis zebroides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Microchromis
Species:
M. zebroides
Binomial name
Microchromis zebroides
(D. S. Johnson, 1975)
Synonyms

Cynotilapia zebroides Johnson, 1975

References

  1. Konings, A. 2018. Cynotilapia zebroides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T60940A47224154. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60940A47224154.en. Downloaded on 25 December 2018.
  2. Konings, A.F. (2016). MalaĆ”i Cichlids in their natural habitat (5th ed.). Cichlid Press. p. 447. ISBN 978-1-932892-23-9.


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