Trematocranus brevirostris
| Trematocranus brevirostris | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Trematocranus |
| Species: | T. brevirostris
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| Binomial name | |
| Trematocranus brevirostris (Trewavas,1935)
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Trematocranus brevirostris is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi.[2] It is found along the eastern shore of the Lake in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania.[1] It is common at depths of 19–40 metres (62–131 ft), it has been found to feed on small invertebrates. algae and detritus.[1]
Sources
- ^ a b c Konings, A. (2019) [amended version of 2018 assessment]. "Trematocranus brevirostris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T61059A155050616. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61059A155050616.en. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Aulonocara brevirostre". FishBase. June 2018 version.