malawi.si

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
By genera By locations Locations Maps Posters Interactive map
Mylochromis epichorialis 'Mumbo Island'.jpg Otopharynx lithobates 'Mumbo Island'.jpg Otopharynx mumboensis 'Mumbo Island'.jpg Otopharynx ovatus 'Mumbo Island'.jpg Petrotilapia kitrinos 'Mumbo Island'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageOtopharynx mumboensis 'Mumbo Island'<br><font color=gray>Protomelas sp. 'virgatus mumbo'</font>
Genus: Otopharynx
Type locality: Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi
Biotope: Intermediate rocky/sandy habitat along the west shore of Mumbo Island, recorded at depths of 6–9 m; also observed over sandy areas with Vallisneria beds.
Geographic distribution: Known only from Mumbo Island in the southwest arm of Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size: Up to about 14 cm total length.
Sexual dimorphism: Live coloration of males is unknown. Females and juveniles grey to creamy with three prominent midlateral dark spots; flank scales with yellow-orange basal spots.
Diet: Diet unknown; intestine with multiple coils and fine gravel observed in one specimen.
Special notes: Described by Oliver (2018) and considered endemic to Mumbo Island. Previously referred to in the aquarium literature as Protomelas sp. ‘virgatus mumbo’. Characterized by a suprapectoral spot situated entirely below the upper lateral line and by enlarged, somewhat molariform teeth in the median columns of the lower pharyngeal bone.

Photo gallery

Photo: © Ad Konings
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