| Melanochromis melanopterus | |
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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: | Melanochromis |
| Species: | M. melanopterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanochromis melanopterus Trewavas, 1935 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Melanochromis mellitus Johnson, 1976 | |
Melanochromis melanopterus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found over rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
References
- Kazembe, J.; Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis melanopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61123A148674302. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61123A148674302.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Melanochromis melanopterus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Melanochromis melanopterus | |
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