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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Genus: Gephyrochromis
Biotope: Open sandy habitats. Observed feeding by scooping sand from the soft bottom.
Geographic distribution: Southern part of Lake Malawi. Found south of Liuli, extending at least as far as Londo in Mozambique. A population is also recorded at Membe Point on Likoma Island.
Aggression: Peaceful and non-territorial. Breeding males do not defend territories.
Special notes: Females and non-breeding males show a barred pattern. Breeding males are colorful. Previously referred to as Pseudotropheus sp. ‘tropheops sand’ and Tropheops sp. ‘sand’, later assigned to Gephyrochromis based on tooth structure and feeding behavior.

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