The basket hap (Mylochromis lateristriga) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is found in the southern portion, preferring sheltered bays with sandy or vegetated substrates. This species can reach a length of 20.7 centimetres (8.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Mylochromis |
| Species: | M. lateristriga
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| Mylochromis lateristriga (Günther, 1864)
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References
edit- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Mylochromis lateristriga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61016A148669399. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61016A148669399.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Mylochromis lateristriga". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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