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Lethrinops leptodon

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Species of fish

Lethrinops leptodon
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lethrinops
Species: L. leptodon
Binomial name
Lethrinops leptodon
Regan, 1922

Lethrinops leptodon is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with sandy substrates. This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

References

  1. Konings, A. & Kazembe, J. (2019) . "Lethrinops leptodon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61037A155049468. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61037A155049468.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Lethrinops leptodon". FishBase. February 2013 version.
Taxon identifiers
Lethrinops leptodon


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