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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Cynotilapia afra 'Masimbwe Island'.jpg Labeotropheus fuelleborni 'Masimbwe island'.jpg Labidochromis zebroides 'Masimbwe Islet'.jpg Lethrinops sp. 'longimanus likoma' Masimbwe Island.jpg Lethrinops sp. 'yellow collar' Masimbwe Island.jpg
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Genus: Labidochromis
Type locality: Masimbwe Island, off the southern tip of Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.
Biotope: Shallow rocky littoral zone with boulders and crevices; wave-exposed areas.
Geographic distribution: Endemic to Masimbwe Island, south of Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size: Up to 8.5 cm total length.
Sexual dimorphism: Males are more vividly colored with bold dark vertical bars; females are duller with faint striping.
Recommended aquarium size: 200 L
Aquarium setup: Rocky setup with plenty of caves and hiding places. Best kept in harems (one male with several females). Avoid aggressive mbuna.
Diet: Primarily herbivorous, grazing aufwuchs and filamentous algae. In aquaria offer spirulina-based foods and vegetable matter, with only limited animal protein.
Aggression: Moderately territorial; aggression mainly between males. Generally peaceful compared to many mbuna.
Special notes: Extremely restricted distribution. Classified as Endangered (IUCN).

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