Pseudotropheus minutus

Pseudotropheus minutus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It prefers areas with rocky substrates where it can feed on algae, particularly in areas other species cannot access. It can reach a length of 6.6 centimetres (2.6 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

Pseudotropheus minutus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pseudotropheus
Species:
P. minutus
Binomial name
Pseudotropheus minutus
Fryer, 1956

References

  1. Konings, A. & Kasembe, J (2018). "Chindongo minutus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61171A47238606. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61171A47238606.en.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Pseudotropheus minutus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.


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