Pseudotropheus_cyaneus

Cyan hap

Cyan hap

Species of fish

The cyan hap (Pseudotropheus cyaneus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from Chinyamwezi Island. It prefers areas with plentiful rocks down to a depth of approximately 40 metres (130 ft) where it can graze from the rocks. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Konings, A. & Kasembe, J. (2018). "Chindongo cyaneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61162A47238056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61162A47238056.en.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Pseudotropheus cyaneus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.


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