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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Mylochromis formosus 'Senga Bay'.jpg Mylochromis gracilis 'Senga Bay'.jpg Mylochromis sp. 'torpedo elongate' Senga Bay.jpg Mylochromis sphaerodon 'Senga Bay'.jpg Nimbochromis venustus 'Senga Bay'.jpg
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Genus: Mylochromis
Biotope: Very shallow water.
Geographic distribution: Collected once near Kambiri Point, Lake Malawi (1989).
Special notes: An extremely rare and exceptionally elongate form, characterized by a very small mouth and a lachrymal stripe between the eye and the lip. It has not been observed in its natural habitat beyond the original collection by fishermen.

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