| Cyathochromis | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Cyathochromis |
| Species: | C. obliquidens |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyathochromis obliquidens Trewavas, 1935 | |
Cyathochromis obliquidens is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in east Africa where it is found in shallow, vegetated waters from 1 to 6 metres (3.3 to 19.7 ft) depth. It is an algae grazer, mainly from the leaves of aquatic vegetation. This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade. It currently is the only known member of its genus.
References
- Konings, A.; Kazembe, J.; Makocho, P. (2018). "Cyathochromis obliquidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60900A47221482. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60900A47221482.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cyathochromis obliquidens". FishBase. February 2013 version.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Cyathochromis obliquidens | |
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