Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Mylochromis formosus 'Senga Bay'.jpg Mylochromis gracilis 'Senga Bay'.jpg Mylochromis sp. 'torpedo elongate' Senga Bay.jpg Mylochromis sphaerodon 'Senga Bay'.jpg Nimbochromis venustus 'Senga Bay'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageMylochromis sp. 'torpedo elongate' Senga Bay
Genus: Mylochromis
Biotope: Very shallow water.
Geographic distribution: Collected once near Kambiri Point, Lake Malawi (1989).
Special notes: An extremely rare and exceptionally elongate form, characterized by a very small mouth and a lachrymal stripe between the eye and the lip. It has not been observed in its natural habitat beyond the original collection by fishermen.

Photo: © Ad Konings