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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Sciaenochromis sp. 'deep' Youngs Bay
Genus: Sciaenochromis
Biotope: Deep-water habitats.
Typical adult size: Reported to reach about 17 cm total length.
Special notes: Characterized by a short but powerful mouth and a deeper body compared to other members of the genus. It is regarded as probably piscivorous. The species is reported from deep-water environments and is one of several undescribed Sciaenochromis forms mentioned in the literature.

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