Haplochromis yellow black line (Mylochromis melanonotus)

Scientific name: Mylochromis melanonotus Regan, 1922

The Haplochromis yellow black line (Mylochromis melanonotus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi where it is widely distributed.

Haplochromis yellow black line care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Most frequently seen over sand but may also occur in the intermediate sand-rock habitat. Usually collected from trawl hauls in shallower stations. Feeds on small fish, gastropods, and lamellibranch mollusks.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Mylochromis melanonotus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 26.0
Depth range: 15–18 m (49–59 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; demersal; depth range 15 - 18 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi where it is widely distributed.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)