Purple mbuna
The purple mbuna (Melanochromis vermivorus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
| Purple mbuna | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Melanochromis |
| Species: | M. vermivorus |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanochromis vermivorus Trewavas, 1935 | |
References
- Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis vermivorus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61129A148846067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61129A148846067.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Melanochromis vermivorus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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