Labidochromis sp. 'Hongi Island'
| Labidochromis sp. Hongi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Labidochromis |
| Binomial name | |
| Labidochromis sp. Hongi | |
Labidochromis sp. "Hongi" is an undescribed species of fish in the Cichlidae family.
Scientific Name
Labidochromis sp. "Hongi"
Common Name(s): Kimpuma, Hongi Red Top,Hongi Cichlid
Distribution
Africa; found in Lake Malawi, around Hongi island, Lundo Islands, Mbamba Bay Island, and Undu Reef.
Main Ecosystem
Lake;
Temperament
Mildly Aggressive Territorial; Will defend its territory especially when breeding. Loves caves. Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
Care
Need 30-US-gallon (110 L) tank minimum… likes groups. When it feels safe in its habitat, it will become very active. Loves to dig. pH: 7.4 - 8.6
Temperature: 22C - 26C (72F - 79F) Hardness: 12 - 20 dH
Gender
Males grow larger and seem to have more predominant colors.
Breeding
Maternal mouthbrooder. Aggressive when mating. Male is slightly overattentive of the female. Needs caves. Will circle as spawning.
Diet
Size
Maximum Size: 6"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard 10-20
Literature
- Conkling, D. 1993. Labidochromis "red-top kimpuma" -a long time wait pays off. Cichlid News 2(4): 12-13.
- Konings, A. 1992. The cichlids yearbook. Volume 2. Cichlid Press, Germany.
- Konings, A. 1995. Malawi cichlids in their natural habitat, 2nd edition. Cichlid Press, Germany, 352pp.
- Lewis, D.S.C. 1982. A revision of the genus Labidochromis (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Lake Malawi. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 75: 189-265.
- Trewavas, E. 1935. A synopsis of the cichlid fishes of Lake Nyasa. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (10) 16: 65-118.