Sciaenochromis
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Scientific name | Sciaenochromis |
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Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Cichliformes |
Rank | Genus |
Higher classification | Cichlid |
Lower classifications | Electric blue hap |
Electric blue kande | |
Sciaenochromis benthicola | |
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ID | 3028904 |
About Sciaenochromis
Sciaenochromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. The species are popular in the aquarium hobby, most notably S. fryeri. Only males possess the impressive, electric blue coloration, while females are dull grey, and generally similar to the females of Aulonocara species.