Petrochromis orthognathus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika found in areas with rocky substrates on which they can graze on algae. This species can reach a length of 16.5 cm (6.5 in). It can 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: | Petrochromis |
| Species: | P. orthognathus
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| Petrochromis orthognathus Matthes, 1959
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References
edit- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Petrochromis orthognathus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60653A12391910. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60653A12391910.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Petrochromis orthognathus". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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