科: Cichlidae
Red Empress（Protomelas taeniolatus）は原産地に分布するCichlidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 8.5–12.4 cm、水温 24–26 °C。
Protomelas taeniolatus, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to Lake Malawi, Africa. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.5–12.4 cm. Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 24–26 °C at pH 6–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.