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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps
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Maylandia sp. 'lime jalo' Jalo Reef<br><font color=gray>Metriaclima sp. 'lime jalo' Jalo Reef</font>
Genus: Maylandia
Biotope: Intermediate habitat with sand and scattered rocks. The species occurs in the intermediate zone at Jalo Reef.
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi at Jalo Reef.
Sexual dimorphism: Males have very little yellow coloration and are light blue-gray with a dark-colored tail. Females show a similar pattern but are paler in overall coloration.
Aggression: Males behave aggressively toward conspecifics.
Special notes: This undescribed species is part of the lime group of Maylandia, which includes elongate mbuna with bicuspid teeth and a morphology and behavior reminiscent of conical-toothed Cynotilapia. It is considered closely related to Maylandia sp. ‘lime’ and Maylandia sp. ‘lime nkhomo’, but differs clearly in coloration. The species appears to be rare, with most individuals observed living solitarily, and spawning caves have not been observed.

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