Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Protomelas Higher classification Protomelas | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Protomelas similis Rank Species | |
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Similar Protomelas, Cichlid, Dimidiochromis strigatus, Buccochromis rhoadesii, Nimbochromis polystigma | ||
Protomelas similis
Protomelas similis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow waters with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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