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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Lethrinops sp. 'yellow collar' Masimbwe Island.jpg Maylandia sp. 'kingsizei masimbwe' Masimbwe Island.jpg Maylandia sp. 'taiwan masimbwe' Masimbwe Island.jpg Petrotilapia sp. 'likoma variable' Masimbwe Island.jpg Pseudotropheus sp. 'aggressive grey' Masimbwe Island.jpg
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Tribe / Genus: Maylandia
Biotope: Rocky habitat at greater depths, around 30 meters.
Geographic distribution: Known only from the Masimbwe Island, south of Likoma Island.
Sexual dimorphism: Males are very dark blue-black with narrow blue bars. Females are brown.
Diet: Observed combing algae from rocks, using a feeding mechanism matching that of other members of Maylandia.
Special notes: This species resembles the previously discussed M. sp. ‘taiwan’ form but is restricted to Masimbwe Island.

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