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Labidochromis
''Labidochromis'' is a genus of cichlid fishes that are endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. The genus includes 18 formally described species, and several yet undescribed species. It includes a number of species commonly kept in cichlid aquariums such as '' L. caeruleus'' (electric yellow). The species in this genus can easily hybridize, so if kept in an aquarium it is recommended to only have one species from this genus. Species There are currently 18 recognized species in this genus: * ''Labidochromis caeruleus'' Fryer, 1956 (Blue streak hap) * '' Labidochromis chisumulae'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * '' Labidochromis flavigulis'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 (Chisumulu pearl) * '' Labidochromis freibergi'' D. S. Johnson, 1974 * ''Labidochromis gigas'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * ''Labidochromis heterodon'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * '' Labidochromis ianthinus'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * '' Labidochromis lividus'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * ''Labidochromis maculicauda'' D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Caeruleus
''Labidochromis caeruleus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to the central western coastal region of Lake Malawi in East Africa. It is also known as lemon yellow lab, the blue streak hap, the electric yellow or yellow prince, depending on the colour morph. A naturally occurring yellow-coloured variant from Lion's Cove is one of the most popular cichlids amongst aquarium hobbyists. Electric yellows inhabit water with a pH between 7.8 and 8.9 and an ideal temperature range of 23–26 °C (73.4–78.8 °F). Large males may reach in length. Reproduction This species, like the ''Astatotilapia burtoni'', is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the eggs are carried, hatch, and develop in the mother's mouth (buccal cavity), for about three weeks. These fish are ovophiles and the male will excavate a pit in the sand within his territory, in which the female lays the eggs; the female then takes these eggs into her mouth for fertilization. Aquarium care Electric yellows are peaceful comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Caeruleus (male)
''Labidochromis caeruleus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to the central western coastal region of Lake Malawi in East Africa. It is also known as lemon yellow lab, the blue streak hap, the electric yellow or yellow prince, depending on the colour morph. A naturally occurring yellow-coloured variant from Lion's Cove is one of the most popular cichlids amongst aquarium hobbyists. Electric yellows inhabit water with a pH between 7.8 and 8.9 and an ideal temperature range of 23–26 °C (73.4–78.8 °F). Large males may reach in length. Reproduction This species, like the ''Astatotilapia burtoni'', is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the eggs are carried, hatch, and develop in the mother's mouth (buccal cavity), for about three weeks. These fish are ovophiles and the male will excavate a pit in the sand within his territory, in which the female lays the eggs; the female then takes these eggs into her mouth for fertilization. Aquarium care Electric yellows are peaceful comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Heterodon
''Labidochromis heterodon'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Boadzulu Island. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. References heterodon ''Heterodon'' is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America.Platt, Dwight R. 1983. Heterodon'. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, 351: 1-2. They are stout with up ... Fish described in 1982 Fish of Lake Malawi Cichlid fish of Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Freibergi
''Labidochromis freibergi'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island in areas with rocky substrates. This species grows to a length of TL. The specific name of this species honours the American American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, pe ... fish importer Jacob Freiberg. References Fish of Malawi freibergi Fish described in 1974 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Flavigulis
The Chisumulu pearl (''Labidochromis flavigulis'') is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur in areas with rocky substrates around Likoma Island and Chisumulu Island. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. References Fish of Malawi Labidochromis Fish described in 1982 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Mathotho
''Labidochromis mathotho'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa in Tanzania and Lago Niassa in Mozambique, is an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is the fifth largest fre .... This species grows to a length of TL. Etymology The fish is named in honor of A. J. Mathotho, Chief Fisheries Officer, Malawi References Fish of Malawi mathotho Fish described in 1976 Taxa named by Warren E. Burgess Taxa named by Herbert R. Axelrod Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Ianthinus
''Labidochromis ianthinus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around the Mbenji Islands. This species can reach a length of TL. It can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. References ianthinus Fish described in 1982 Fish of Lake Malawi Cichlid fish of Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Maculicauda
''Labidochromis maculicauda'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known from the northwestern coast. It prefers rocky areas and lives in shallow waters down to a depth of about . This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. References maculicauda Fish described in 1982 Fish of Lake Malawi Cichlid fish of Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Lividus
''Labidochromis lividus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur over rocky substrates along the western coast of Likoma Island. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Aquarium care Like all cichlids from Lake Malawi they are best kept in specialist cichlid aquariums, specifically with other Mbuna Mbuna (pronounced Mmm-boo - nah ) is the common name for a large group of African cichlids from Lake Malawi, and are members of the haplochromine family. The name ''mbuna'' means "rockfish" in the language of the Tonga people of Malawi.Loiselle .... It is recommended to separate the pregnant female if raising a whole brood is desired. The fry can be raised on fine flake as well as, small live foods such as Artemia. Once the fish reach adulthood they can be fed larger live foods such as mosquito larvae, flake food, and food tablets.Rudiger Reihl and H. Baesnsch. (1994) ''Aquarium Atlas'', p. 60 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Mbenjii
''Labidochromis mbenjii'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur in the area around the Mbenji Islands. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. References Fish of Malawi mbenjii Fish described in 1982 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Mylodon
''Labidochromis mylodon'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Mumbo Island. This species can reach a length of TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade and is also raised as a food fish. References Fish of Malawi mylodon ''Mylodon'' is a genus of extinct ground sloth belonging to the family Mylodontidae, known from the region of Patagonia in Chile and Argentina in southern South America. With a total length of 3 to 4 m, it is one of the best-known and largest rep ... Fish described in 1982 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labidochromis Pallidus
''Labidochromis pallidus'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around the Maleri Islands and around Thumbi West Island. This species can reach a length of SL. It can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade. References Fish of Malawi pallidus Fish described in 1982 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |