malawi.si

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Placidochromis polli 'Domira Bay'.jpg Placidochromis polli 'Monkey Bay'.jpg
Previous pagePlacidochromis polli 'Monkey Bay'
Genus: Placidochromis
Type locality: Off Monkey Bay, Lake Malawi, Malawi
Biotope: Deep-water habitat below 50 m, forming part of the deep-living Placidochromis species flock composed of bottom-dwelling taxa with predominantly vertical barring.
Geographic distribution: Restricted to the southern half of Lake Malawi, collected at Nkhotakota and along the transect between Mazinzi and Kadango (SE Arm) in Malawi, and at Chiwanga Bay in Mozambique.
Special notes: Originally described within Lethrinops due to overall resemblance to L. christyi, but lacking the characteristic lower jaw dentition of that genus. Currently placed in Placidochromis as part of the deep-water assemblage.

Photo gallery

Photo: © Martin Genner
malawi.si
Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps.
All images are used with permission of the authors. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Quick links
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Contact
Email Facebook Instagram
© malawi.si