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Dimidiochromis strigatus is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Malawi. It was formerly placed in the genus Haplochromis and known as Haplochromis 'sunset' in the aquarium fish trade.

Dimidiochromis strigatus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Genus:	Dimidiochromis
Species:	D. strigatus
Binomial name
Dimidiochromis strigatus (Regan, 1922)
Synonyms[2]
Haplochromis strigatus Regan, 1922 Cyrtocara strigata (Regan, 1922)

It is endemic to Malawi where it is found in Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper and mid Shire River.[1] It is normally found in shallower areas with a mixture of weedy and sandy habitats. It is a predator of small fishes such as utaka and larger invertebrates.[2] The territorial males defend a small spawning site which they create either among the vegetation or on the open sand.[1]

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[es] Dimidiochromis strigatus

Dimidiochromis strigatus es una especie de peces de la familia Cichlidae en el orden de los Perciformes.

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