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Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky habitat. Found over large rocks, slabs and boulders, mainly on upper surfaces. Depth range approximately 3–12 m, with observations down to about 18 m.
Geographic distribution: Southeastern Lake Malawi. Known from Luwala Reef and Chimwalani Reef (formerly West Reef and Eccles Reef).
Typical adult size: Unknown. Likely around 12 cm total length, based on closely related species.
Sexual dimorphism: Present. Females are smaller, duller in coloration and have shorter fins than males.
Recommended aquarium size: 500 L or larger.
Aquarium setup: Large rock-dominated aquarium with extensive stonework and many crevices. Layout must allow formation of distinct territories and visual separation.
Diet: Aufwuchs-based diet. Grazes filamentous algae and associated organisms; may also take plankton.
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder. Presumed identical to other members of the Pseudotropheus longior super-species.
Aggression: Very high. Strongly territorial and aggressive toward conspecifics and other mbuna.
Special notes: Undescribed elongatus-type mbuna with brownish coloration.

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