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Microchromis zebroides
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Genus:	Microchromis
Species:	M. zebroides
Binomial name
Microchromis zebroides (D. S. Johnson, 1975)
Synonyms
Cynotilapia zebroides Johnson, 1975

Microchromis zebroides is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas. This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra.

References

1. ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Cynotilapia zebroides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60940A47224154. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60940A47224154.en. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
2. Konings, A.F. (2016). Malaŵi Cichlids in their natural habitat (5th ed.). Cichlid Press. p. 447. ISBN 978-1-932892-23-9.

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