Diagnostic Description
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Diagnosis: distinguished by the prominence of the posterior part of the mid-lateral and the anterior part of the dorsolateral stripes; further distinguished from P. spilonotus by the lower number of gill rakers (Ref. 267).Description: medium-sized species (Ref. 267). dominantly unicuspid outer dentition (Ref. 55954). Caudal fin lunate (Ref. 267).Coloration: plesiomorphic melanin pattern, known from a few specimens measuring up to 135 mm SL (Ref. 267).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 32
Trophic Strategy
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Mainly found on rocky areas cleared of sediment. Feeds on eggs.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Mainly found on rocky areas cleared of sediment. Feeds on eggs (Ref. 5595).
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- Crispina B. Binohlan
One-and-a-half-stripe hap: Brief Summary
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The one-and-a-half-stripe hap (Protomelas insignis) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers rocky areas. It is an egg-eater, seeking out and consuming the eggs of other fishes. This species can reach a length of 20.3 centimetres (8.0 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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