Lethrinops microdon is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi[2] where it occurs at depths of 35 to 100 metres (115 to 328 ft) in areas with soft substrates. This species grow to a length of 13.1 centimetres (5.2 in) SL.[3] The species is threatened by trawl fisheries and has greatly declined but little is known about its population and distribution within Lake Malawi, it is given a status of Data Deficient by the IUCN.[1]

Lethrinops microdon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lethrinops
Species:
L. microdon
Binomial name
Lethrinops microdon

References

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  1. ^ a b Darwall, W.R.T. (2019). "Lethrinops microdon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61043A155050040. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61043A155050040.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Lethrinops microdon summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Lethrinops microdon". FishBase. February 2013 version.