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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Lethrinops parvidens (unknown locality)
Genus: Lethrinops
Type locality: Lake Malawi.
Biotope: Shallow to moderately shallow sandy bottoms in intermediate zones between rocks and sand.
Geographic distribution: Mainly southeastern Lake Malawi, including areas near Ntekete. Also recorded near N'kolongwe in Mozambique and on the western coast near Nkhata Bay.
Typical adult size: Males up to 15 cm in the lake, up to about 17 cm in aquaria. Females up to about 13 cm.
Sexual dimorphism: Males display a distinct yellow blaze on the head, which is absent in Lethrinops microstoma and allows easy separation of the two species.
Diet: Feeds primarily on invertebrates sifted from the sand. In aquaria accepts a wide range of foods including spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp–pea mixes.
Aggression: Peaceful and quiet cichlid. Best maintained with multiple females and other calm species from similar habitats.
Special notes: Previously known in the aquarium trade as Lethrinops sp. “microstoma gold”.

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