| Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Melanochromis |
| Species: | M. cyaneorhabdos |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos Bowers & Stauffer, 1997 |
|
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. Since it is an endemic species, there is not very much information available, except that posted below by owners. There are thoughts that this species is a hybrid of Pseudotropheus demasoni.
Also known as Maingano, this mbuna is often confused with M. johannii. One important distinguishing characteristic is that females are not orange, whereas female M. johanii are. Both male & female M. cyanerhabdos are colored the same; however, males may have more intense coloring, particularly in dominant or sexually active males. Another key distinguishing feature of M. cyaneorhabdos from M. johannii is the lack of vertical stripes.
Fish name Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Maximum size (min-max) 7.0–8.0 cm (2.8–3.1 in)
pH of water 7.4 - 8.5
Water hardness (dGH) dGH 9.0 - 27.0 N
Recommended temperature 23.0 - 27.0 C ( 73.4 - 80.6 F)
Contents |
Peaceful
Aggressive
Middle to Lower Levels
Mouthbrooding
Africa Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi, around Likoma Island Habitat: Rocky Habitat
Omnivore
The male will seem to have more “dark” stripes due to his darker belly. The female has a lighter belly and shorter pelvic fins. Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Maximum Size: 4" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6