Malawi gar
| Malawi gar | |
|---|---|
| L. acuticeps in the aquarium. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Tribe: | Haplochromini |
| Genus: | Trewavas, 1935 |
| Species: | L. acuticeps
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| Binomial name | |
| Lichnochromis acuticeps Trewavas, 1935
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The Malawi gar (Lichnochromis acuticeps) is a species of predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. It is the only known species in its genus.[2]
References
- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2019) [amended version of 2018 assessment]. "Lichnochromis acuticeps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T60919A155045294. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T60919A155045294.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Lichnochromis". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 8 April 2025.