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Pseudotropheus fuscus (Dusky Lake Malawi cichlid)

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Pseudotropheus fuscus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is known from Nkhata Bay and Lion's Cove. It prefers areas with rocky substrates, usually at depths of 5 metres (16 ft) or less. It feeds on algae. This species can reach a length of 11 centimetres (4.3 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0