Iodotropheus spp. 
 
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Group:
Fishes
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Malawi, Mozambique
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Iodotropheus declivitasVU-IUCN2006Malawi
2. Iodotropheus sprengeraeVU-IUCN2006Malawi
3. Iodotropheus stuartgrantiVU-IUCN2006Malawi, Mozambique


Species/Common Names:
Iodotropheus declivitas
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Lavender Mbuna
Iodotropheus stuartgranti

Facts Summary:
Iodotropheus is a genus of fishes of concern and found in the following area(s): Malawi, Mozambique.


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