| Citation | Konings, A., 2001, Malawi cichlids in their natural habitat. 3rd edition.. Cichlid Press, El Paso, USA. 351p. |
| Ref. | 86864 Konings, A., 2001 |
| Page | 178 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melanochromis baliodigma |
| Comment | Melanochromis xanthodigma is placed in synonymy with Melanochromis baliodigma |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Lake Malawi |
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