| Melanochromis simulans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Melanochromis |
| Species: | M. simulans |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanochromis simulans Eccles, 1973 | |
Melanochromis simulans is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in the Masinje Rocks and at Cape Ngombo. This species can reach a length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Melanochromis simulans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61128A148674417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61128A148674417.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Melanochromis simulans" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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