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Definition of yellow tail violet cichlid

yellow tail violet cichlid

Plural:yellow tail violet cichlids
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A species of freshwater fish in the cichlid family (often Gephyrochromis lawsi), endemic to the rocky shores of Lake Malawi in East Africa, characterized by its purplish-violet body and bright yellow tail fin.

Example

"The aquarist carefully introduced a yellow tail violet cichlid into the large Lake Malawi biotope tank to add a splash of color."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow tail violet cichlid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-tail-violet-cichlid
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