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Pseudotropheus cyaneusPseudotropheus cyaneus (Cyan hap; Pseudotropheus chinyamwezi)
Synonyms: Chindongo cyaneus (homotypic)
Language: Mandarin Chinese; Nyanja; Tonga
The cyan hap (Pseudotropheus cyaneus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from Chinyamwezi Island. It prefers areas with plentiful rocks down to a depth of approximately 40 metres (130 ft) where it can graze from the rocks. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. |
Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via
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