Placidochromis subocularis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe where it is found where sandy and rocky zones meet or over sandy substrates at depths of from 15 to 18 metres (49 to 59 ft). It feeds on aquatic invertebrates including snails. This species can reach a length of 16.2 centimetres (6.4 in) TL. It 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: | Placidochromis |
| Species: | P. subocularis
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| Binomial name | |
| Placidochromis subocularis (Günther, 1894)
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References edit
- ^ Konings, A. & Kasembe, J (2018). "Mylochromis subocularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60980A47226690. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60980A47226690.en.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Placidochromis subocularis" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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