Occurs on both sides of Lake Malawi and has been found at Ruarwe,
Hora Mhango, Metangula, Lumessi, Chilolo, and Gome.
Sexual dimorphism:
Males are very dark gray to coppery-blue, while mouthbrooding females
are light gray.
Breeding:
Territorial males have not been observed and it appears that males do not
need to be territorial to spawn.
Special notes:
The depth preference varies between seven and 25 meters.
The population at Metangula lacks the black submarginal band in the dorsal
seen in other populations, but otherwise all have a similar coloration with
vertical bars as the most prominent feature.
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