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Pseudotropheus elongatusPseudotropheus elongatus (Elongate mbuna)
Synonyms: Chindongo elongatus (homotypic)
Language: Finnish; German; Mandarin Chinese; Nyanja; Tonga
The elongate mbuna (Pseudotropheus elongatus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is known from Mkata Bay and Mbamba Bay. It prefers areas with rocky substrates where it can graze on algae. It can reach a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 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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