malawi.si

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Protomelas sp. 'steveni imperial' Hai (Chimate) Reef.jpg Pseudotropheus sp. 'perspicax tanzania' Hai Reef.jpg Tropheops sp. 'elongatus mbako' Hai Reef.jpg Tropheops sp. 'red fin' Hai (Chimate) Reef.jpg Tropheops sp. 'yellow chin' Hai Reef.jpg
Previous pageNext pageTropheops sp. 'elongatus mbako' Hai Reef
Genus: Tropheops
Biotope: Rocky and intermediate sediment-rich habitats, usually at depths of 5–20 m.
Geographic distribution: Rare at Makulawe Point (Likoma Island) but common at the northeastern end of Likoma Island; also recorded along the mainland shore between Undu Reef (Tanzania) and Cobwé (Mozambique).
Typical adult size: Males up to 9 cm total length; females up to 7 cm.
Sexual dimorphism: Females are bluish brown; males are larger and more intensely colored.
Recommended aquarium size: An aquarium volume of at least 300 L with a minimum tank length of 120 cm is recommended.
Aquarium setup: Provide ample rock structures and shelters to reduce aggression and allow weaker individuals to retreat.
Diet: Feeds on algae, diatoms and associated microorganisms from the aufwuchs.
Aggression: Aggressive within the species; toward other species mainly during spawning.
Special notes: An elongate southern Tropheops formerly included in the Pseudotropheus elongatus species group. Closely resembles Tropheops sp. ‘elongatus chizumulu’, but differs in head shape and habitat preference.

Photo gallery

Photo: © Ad Konings
malawi.si
Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps.
All images are used with permission of the authors. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Quick links
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Contact
Email Facebook Instagram
© malawi.si