- Maylandia xanstomachus
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Maylandia xanstomachus Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Cichlidae Genus: Maylandia (disputed) Species: M. xanstomachus Binomial name Maylandia xanstomachus
(Stauffer & Boltz, 1989)Synonyms Metriaclima xanstomachus (Stauffer & Boltz, 1989) (but see text)
Maylandia xanstomachus is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. The correct name of its genus is not clear; some authors prefer Maylandia, others Metriaclima.
It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes.
Source
- Kasembe, J. 2005. Maylandia xanstomachus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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