Tyrannochromis macrostoma

Tyrannochromis macrostoma, or big-mouth hap, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers rocky shallows. This species can reach a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.^[2]

Tyrannochromis macrostoma
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Genus:	Tyrannochromis
Species:	T. macrostoma
Binomial name
Tyrannochromis macrostoma (Regan, 1922)
Synonyms
Haplochromis macrostoma Regan, 1922 Cyrtocara macrostoma (Regan, 1922)

See also

• List of freshwater aquarium fish species