Tropheops

(Tropheops microstoma)

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Description

Tropheops microstoma is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers sheltered bays with calm waters.This species can reach a length of 9.8 centimetres (3.9 in) SL.It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Tropheops
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