axelrodi, Cynotilapia Burgess [W. E.] 1976:37, Figs. [Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 25 (no. 2); ref. 7372] Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa. Holotype: USNM 216429. Paratypes: AMNH 37033 (2); BMNH 1976.11.19.1 (1); USNM 216430 (2). •Valid as Cynotilapia axelrodi Burgess 1976 -- (Maréchal 1991:68 [ref. 20944], Tawal 2002:76 [ref. 26903], Konings 2016:198 [ref. 34521]). Current status: Valid as Cynotilapia axelrodi Burgess 1976. Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.