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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Chindongo sp. 'elongatus spot' Hai Reef.jpg Cynotilapia zebroides 'Hai (Chimate) Reef'.jpg Labidochromis textilis 'Hai Reef'.jpg Maylandia fainzilberi 'Hai Reef'.jpg Maylandia phaeos 'Hai Reef'.jpg
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Genus: Labidochromis
Type locality: Probably at Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.
Biotope: Shallow, inshore habitats; benthopelagic niches in tropical freshwater environments.
Geographic distribution: East central coast of Lake Malawi, including areas near Likoma Island and the Mozambique shore.
Typical adult size: Up to 7.7 cm SL.
Sexual dimorphism: Sexually monomorphic in live coloration; both sexes exhibit the striped pattern.
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder; females mature as small as 43 mm SL and produce around 7 ripe ova.
Special notes: Live coloration features alternating horizontal orange and pale blue or blue-green striping on the flanks, with oval orange spots on the dorsal and caudal fins; a “fright pattern” of dusky vertical bars may appear.

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