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Protomelas
''Protomelas'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. The genus is part of the haplochromine tribe and have maternal mouthbrooding and sexual dimorphism typical of this group. Popular in the aquarium hobby, ''Protomelas'' species are sold under a variety of trade names (e.g.Taiwan Reef Cichlid . Species There are currently 16 recognized species in this genus: * '' Protomelas annectens'' (, 1922) * '' Protomelas ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Kirkii
''Protomelas kirkii'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where it is most commonly found in areas vegetated with ''Vallisneria''. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Description This cichlid fish is relatively deep-bodied, with a small mouth and a yellow-brown colour with an obvious horizontal flank stripe. It often lives together with the similar-looking '' Protomelas similis'' and '' P. labridens''. ''Protomelas kirkii'' can be distinguished by its longer snout and small terminal (forward-facing) mouth. Females and immatures are countershaded, yellowish-brown on the upper surface, and paler on the flanks and underside. There is a strong dark horizontal stripe along the midline, and sometimes a thinner dark band about half-way between the midline band and the base of the dorsal fin. There are often dark blotches along the base of the dorsal fin. Faint dark vertical bars can sometimes be seen on the flanks. The tip of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Taeniolatus
''Protomelas taeniolatus'' (often sold under various trade names: ''Haplochromis'' red empress, red empress or spindle hap) is a Haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in Eastern Africa. The fish is popular in the aquarium hobby due to the bright rainbow-like colors of adult males and its relatively peaceful temperament. Juvenile and female ''P. taeniolatus'', like many Haplochromines, do not display bright coloration. The red empress is endemic to Lake Malawi and occurs in sediment free, rocky habitats in relatively shallow waters. It mainly feeds on algae growing on the rock surfaces, but also on a variety of small invertebrates. Males can reach a size of up to TL. Fin Profile The Red Emperor Cichlid has an impressive fin profile to help it survive in its natural habitat: its large body is bristling with spiny fins, which it uses to ward off predators and navigate the water. The anal, dorsal, pectoral, and caudal fins are long to help the fish move quickly through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Fenestratus
The fenestratus (''Protomelas fenestratus'') is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres ... in East Africa. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Protomelas fenestratus is a substrate blower. They blow away the substrate, to uncover insect larvae and crustaceans. They are characterized by vertical bars, and thin horizontal lines of varying darkness depending on location. The males blue colouration obscures the barring when dominant. The lattice like pattern on this fish's body is reminiscent of windows which is what the specific name ''fenestratus'' refers to. References External links Photograph Protomelas Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Dejunctus
''Protomelas dejunctus'', the fire blue hap, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from around Chinyankwazi Island and Chinyamwezi Island in the southern portion of the lake. It is known from depths of from . This species can reach a length of SL. Some authorities have revised this taxon's status to that of a subspecies of ''Protomelas taeniolatus ''Protomelas taeniolatus'' (often sold under various trade names: ''Haplochromis'' red empress, red empress or spindle hap) is a Haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in Eastern Africa. The fish is popular in the aquarium hobby due to th ...''. References dejunctus Fish of Lake Malawi Fish of Malawi Fish described in 1993 Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Spilopterus
''Protomelas spilopterus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres .... It is believed to be a specialist predator on fish fry. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. References Protomelas Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Marginatus
''Protomelas marginatus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres ... where it prefers shallow, vegetated waters. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. References marginatus Fish of Lake Malawi Fish of Malawi Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Pleurotaenia
''Protomelas pleurotaenia'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from Monkey Bay and Nkhata Bay Nkhata Bay or just Nkhata is the capital of the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi. It is on the shore of Lake Malawi (formerly Lake Nyasa), east of Mzuzu, and is one of the main ports on Lake Malawi. The population of Nkhata Bay was 14,274 accordi ... where it is known to occur from the surface to . This species can reach a length of TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade. References pleurotaenia Fish described in 1901 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Annectens
''Protomelas annectens'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres ... where it is found in sandy shallows with large species of cichlid. This species can reach a length of TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade. References External links Photograph annectens Fish described in 1922 Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Spilonotus
''Protomelas spilonotus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres ... where it prefers areas with clean, rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. References External links Photograph spilonotus Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Similis
''Protomelas similis'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fres ... where it prefers shallow waters with plentiful vegetation. This species can reach a length of TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade. References External links Photograph similis Fish described in 1922 Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protomelas Triaenodon
''Protomelas triaenodon'' is a species of cichlid native to the southern portion of Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the Shire River. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. References triaenodon The whitetip reef shark (''Triaenodon obesus'') is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only member of its genus. A small shark that does not usually exceed in length, this species is easily recognizable by its slen ... Fish of Lake Malawi Fish of Malawi Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
