Rhamphochromis esox is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers open waters at depths of from 2 to 65 metres (6.6 to 213.3 ft).

This fish is piscivore.

This species can reach a length of 42 centimetres (17 in) SL.

It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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