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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Placidochromis sp. 'electra type' Nkhomo Reef
Genus: Placidochromis
Biotope: Sandy substrates in the southern half of Lake Malawi; often seen near sand-grubbing Taeniolethrinops but never observed actively following them.
Geographic distribution: Southern half of Lake Malawi, including Mala Point (Mozambique) and Luwala and Nkhomo Reef (Malawi).
Sexual dimorphism: Sexes appear similar in color; overall very light blue coloration.
Feeding: Opportunistic feeder attracted to stirred-up sediment; forages independently and has not been observed following large sand-sifting hosts.
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder; spawning behavior presumed similar to other electra-type Placidochromis with internal fertilization of eggs.
Special notes: May represent a complex of look-alike forms; possibly conspecific with Placidochromis ‘longimanus maleri’ as reported by Turner (1996).

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