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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Lethrinops sp. 'deep-water albus yellow' Monkey Bay.jpg Lethrinops sp. 'longimanus red-head' Monkey Bay.jpg Placidochromis hennydaviesae 'Monkey Bay'.jpg Placidochromis johnstoni 'Monkey Bay'.jpg Placidochromis polli 'Monkey Bay'.jpg
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Genus: Placidochromis
Type locality: Monkey Bay, Lake Malawi
Biotope: Deep-water habitats deeper than 50 m, associated with subdued light conditions.
Geographic distribution: Confined to the southern part of Lake Malawi, particularly around the Nankumba Peninsula.
Typical adult size: Deep-water Placidochromis species are generally small, with most remaining under 10 cm standard length.
Special notes: Placidochromis hennydaviesae is included in group 4 of the deep-living Placidochromis assemblage, a set defined by species possessing 8–10 gill rakers. It is distinguished within this group by having a larger mouth than the other members. The deep-water Placidochromis represent a distinct assemblage inhabiting and breeding in dimly lit depths beyond accessible shallow waters.

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