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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Lumbaulo.jpg Aulonocara sp. 'chitande type mozambique' Lumbaulo.jpg Chindongo sp. 'elongatus mozambique brown' Lumbaulo.jpg Chindongo sp. 'minutus mozambique' Lumbaulo.jpg Labeotropheus trewavasae 'Lumbaulo'.jpg
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Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky to intermediate habitat. Likely associated with rocky areas where sediment may be present.
Geographic distribution: Mozambique coast of Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size: Unknown (likely similar to other members of the elongatus complex).
Recommended aquarium size: 300 L or larger.
Aquarium setup: Rock-dominated layout with many caves and crevices. Provide clear territorial boundaries and visual barriers.
Diet: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on aufwuchs. Likely supplements diet with small invertebrates.
Breeding: Unknown; presumed maternal mouthbrooder as in other Chindongo species.
Aggression: Presumed highly aggressive and territorial, comparable to other elongatus-complex forms.
Special notes: Poorly documented brown color variant of the elongatus complex. Taxonomic status remains unresolved and may overlap with other elongatus-like populations from the Mozambique coast.

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