Placidochromis polli explained

Placidochromis polli is a species of cichlid endemic to the southern portions of Lake Malawi where it prefers areas with muddy or sandy substrates at depths of greater than 75m (246feet). This species can reach a length of 14.9cm (05.9inches) SL.

Etymology

Its specific name honours the Belgian ichthyologist Max Poll (1908-1991).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Order CICHLIFORMES: Family CICHLIDAE: Subfamily PSEUDOCRENILABRINAE (p-y) . 12 January 2019 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 25 September 2018.

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