Melanochromis loriae is a species of cichlid in the Cichlidae endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of TL.
Once believed to only occur around Chipoka Island, a revision in 2012 synonymized M. loriae with the parallel striped mbuna, M. parallelus, which has populations around Likoma Island, Chisumulu Island, and the northwestern coast.Konings, AF & Stauffer JR Jr (2012) Review of the Lake Malaŵi genus Melanochromis (Teleostei: Cichlidae) with a description of a new species. Zootaxa 3258: 1–27
Collection of specimens for the aquarium trade is a threat to its wild populations.
The specific name honours the daughter of the fish dealer John Lomardo, Lori.
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