Purely rocky areas; occurs within the gigas-like group typically
associated with sediment-free rocky habitats.
Geographic distribution:
Lake Malawi; recorded from Cobwé, Mozambique.
Typical adult size:
Up to 9 cm.
Recommended aquarium size:
Minimum aquarium length 110 cm, or at least 250 L.
Diet:
Feeding behavior similar to insectivorous species; analyses of
gigas-like Labidochromis indicate algae as the predominant item
in the gut.
Aggression:
Territoriality has not been observed.
Special notes:
Member of the gigas-like Labidochromis group. Females are overall
brown without black markings, with brown fins. Occurs in very
small, geographically isolated populations.
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