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Tramitichromis variabilis (Trewavas 1931)

Biology

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Occurs over the intermediate habitat of rock and sand at a depth of 10 m. Feeds by sifting sand through the gills and retaining the soft invertebrates, such as insect larvae (Ref. 5595).
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aquarium: commercial
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Tramitichromis variabilis

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Tramitichromis variabilis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over sand/rock substrates at about 10 metres (33 ft) depth. It can reach a length of 17.3 centimetres (6.8 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Tramitichromis variabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60956A148665676. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60956A148665676.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Tramitichromis variabilis" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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Tramitichromis variabilis: Brief Summary

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Tramitichromis variabilis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over sand/rock substrates at about 10 metres (33 ft) depth. It can reach a length of 17.3 centimetres (6.8 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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