Fossorochromis
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Fossorochromis is a monotypic genus of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in east Africa. The single species, Fossorochromis rostratus, is a large (> 20 cm| > 8 in), sexually dimorphic cichlid. As for most cichlids, brood care is highly developed, the eggs and larvae being mouthbrooded by the female.
[edit] References
FishBase (2006) Eds. Froese, R. and D. Pauly. World Wide Web electronic publication. fishbase.org version (07/2006).
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