malawi.si

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Labeotropheus fuelleborni 'Maleri Island'.jpg Labeotropheus trewavasae 'Maleri Island'.jpg Labidochromis pallidus 'Maleri Island'.jpg Maylandia barlowi 'Maleri Island'.jpg Maylandia callainos 'Maleri Island'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageLabidochromis pallidus 'Maleri Island'
Genus: Labidochromis
Type locality: Maleri Island, Lake Malawi.
Biotope: Rocky littoral zones; benthopelagic environments over sandy and rocky substrates.
Geographic distribution: Restricted to the rocky littoral zones around the Maleri Islands and Thumbi West Island in southern Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size: Up to 6.7 cm standard length.
Sexual dimorphism: Less pronounced; males may develop a subtle mauve or blue-purple tinge, while females remain paler and duller.
Diet: Filamentous algae, loose aufwuchs, and small benthic invertebrates scraped from rock surfaces.
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder; females incubate eggs and early larvae in the buccal cavity for about 21 days.
Aggression: Peaceful temperament; males show weak territoriality in their habitats.

Photo gallery

Photo: © Ad Konings
Photo: © Ricky Ward
Photo: © Ricky Ward
Photo: © Ricky Ward
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