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Petrotilapia nigra

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Petrotilapia nigra
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Petrotilapia
Species:
P. nigra
Binomial name
Petrotilapia nigra

Petrotilapia nigra is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with rocky substrates. It grazes on diatoms that it finds on the algae growing on the rocks. This species can reach a length 12.2 centimetres (4.8 in) SL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Petrotilapia nigra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60961A47225510. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60961A47225510.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Petrotilapia nigra". FishBase. April 2013 version.