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Mylochromis formosus (Trewavas 1935)

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Diagnostic Description

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Description: without typical predator habitus; bicuspid outer dentition; shallower chin than Mylochromis ensatus (Ref. 55954).Coloration: lachrymal stripe present (Ref. 55954).
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Biology

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Not always seen in sandy areas. Feeds predominantly on small fishes and invertebrates. Occurs singly, males are territorial (Ref. 5595).
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aquarium: commercial
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Mylochromis formosus

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Mylochromis formosus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 12.7 centimetres (5.0 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2019). "Mylochromis formosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61012A155048176. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61012A155048176.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Mylochromis formosus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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Mylochromis formosus: Brief Summary

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Mylochromis formosus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 12.7 centimetres (5.0 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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