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Malawi gar
The Malawi gar (Lichnochromis acuticeps) is a species of predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. It is the only known species in its genus.[2]
| Malawi gar | |
|---|---|
| L. acuticeps in the aquarium. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Tribe: | Haplochromini |
| Genus: | Lichnochromis Trewavas, 1935 |
| Species: | L. acuticeps |
| Binomial name | |
| Lichnochromis acuticeps Trewavas, 1935 | |
References edit
- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2019). "Lichnochromis acuticeps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T60919A155045294. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T60919A155045294.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Lichnochromis acuticeps" in FishBase. February 2013 version.