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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Chindongo sp. 'elongatus nkhata brown' Nkhata Bay
Genus: Chindongo
Biotope: Rocky habitat, often with some sediment present. Associated with rock surfaces, crevices, and adjacent sandy patches.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi, western shore in the Nkhata Bay region.
Typical adult size: Approximately 10–12 cm total length.
Sexual dimorphism: Males generally more intensely colored and slightly larger than females. Females tend to show a duller brownish coloration.
Recommended aquarium size: 300 L or larger.
Aquarium setup: Rock-based setup with numerous caves and visual barriers. Best kept as one male with several females; multiple males only in large aquaria with sufficient structure.
Diet: Herbivorous aufwuchs feeder. Consumes algae and associated microorganisms from rock surfaces.
Breeding: Presumed maternal mouthbrooder, as in other members of the genus.
Aggression: High intraspecific aggression. Territorial behavior typical for elongatus-complex mbuna.
Special notes: Brown-colored elongatus-type population from the Nkhata Bay area.

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