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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Labeotropheus fuelleborni 'Pombo Rocks'.jpg Labeotropheus trewavasae 'Pombo Rocks'.jpg Labidochromis sp. 'gigas pombo' Pombo Rocks.jpg Maylandia callainos 'Pombo Rocks'.jpg Maylandia fainzilberi 'Pombo Rocks'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageLabidochromis sp. 'gigas pombo' Pombo Rocks
Genus: Labidochromis
Biotope: Purely rocky environments of the reef.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi; recorded from Pombo Rocks.
Typical adult size: Up to 9 cm.
Recommended aquarium size: Minimum aquarium length 110 cm, or at least 250 L.
Diet: Feeding behavior similar to insectivorous species; analyses of gigas-like Labidochromis indicate algae as the predominant item in the gut.
Special notes: Gigas-like Labidochromis closely related to other large blue forms. Females are overall brown without black markings, with brown fins. Occurs at a geographically isolated reef location.

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