Pseudotropheus fuscoides

Pseudotropheus fuscoides is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is known from Nkata Bay and Lion's Cove. It can reach a length of 12 cm (4.7 in) in total length (TL). It can be found in the aquarium trade.[1] Some authorities consider it to be a junior synonym of Pseudotropheus fuscus.[2]

Pseudotropheus fuscoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Pseudotropheus
Species:
P. fuscoides
Binomial name
Pseudotropheus fuscoides
Fryer, 1856

References

  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2018). "Pseudotropheus fuscoides" in FishBase. October 2018 version.
  2. Eschmeyer, W. N.; R. Fricke & R. van der Laan (eds.). "Pseudotropheus fuscoides". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 13 January 2018.


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