Protomelas similis

Protomelas similis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Protomelas
Species:
P. similis
Binomial name
Protomelas similis
(Regan, 1922)
Synonyms
  • Haplochromis similis Regan, 1922
  • Cyrtocara similis (Regan, 1922)

Protomelas similis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers shallow waters with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2019) [amended version of 2018 assessment]. "Protomelas similis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61084A155051225. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61084A155051225.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Protomelas similis". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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