Serranochromis janus

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Serranochromis janus is a species of cichlid fish found only in the Malagarasi River in Tanzania. It lives in areas with plenty of vegetation and slow-moving water. The fish can grow up to 35 cm (14 inches) long. Its conservation status is Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1). Scientific classification: Kingdom Animalia; Phylum Chordata; Class Actinopterygii; Order Cichliformes; Family Cichlidae; Genus Serranochromis; Species Serranochromis janus. The binomial name is Serranochromis janus, described by Trewavas in 1964.