Mylochromis spilostichus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the southern portion of the lake, particularly around the Nankhumba Peninsula. Is can be found over sandy substrates at depths of from 18 to 70 metres (59 to 230 ft). This species can reach a length of 22.2 centimetres (8.7 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. spilostichus
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| Mylochromis spilostichus (Trewavas, 1935)
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References
edit- ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J.; Makocho, P.; Mailosi, A. (2019). "Mylochromis spilostichus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T60970A155047077. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60970A155047077.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Mylochromis spilostichus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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