Maylandia barlowi is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the area around the Maleri Islands where it prefers areas with soft substrates. This species can reach a length of 8.1 centimetres (3.2 in) SL. It is also found in the aquarium trade.[2] The specific name of this species honours the ichthyologist George W. Barlow (1929-2007).[3]
Maylandia barlowi | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Maylandia |
Species: | M. barlowi |
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Maylandia barlowi (McKaye & Stauffer, 1986) | |
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Maylandia barlowi |
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Pseudotropheus barlowi |
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