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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Maylandia sp. 'taiwan masimbwe' Masimbwe Island.jpg Petrotilapia sp. 'likoma variable' Masimbwe Island.jpg Pseudotropheus sp. 'aggressive grey' Masimbwe Island.jpg Pseudotropheus sp. 'perspicax likoma' Masimbwe Island.jpg Sciaenochromis ahli 'Masimbwe Island'.jpg
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Genus: Pseudotropheus
Biotope: Intermediate habitat, occupying large sections of the upper 3 m.
Geographic distribution: Occurs around Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.
Sexual dimorphism: Females are dark brown and lack the light blue coloration present in the male’s dorsal fin.
Aggression: Aggressive species.
Special notes: Resembles Pseudotropheus fuscus closely and shows a superficial resemblance to Pseudotropheus tursiops.

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