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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Tropheops sp. 'elongatus namalenje' Namalenje Island
Genus: Tropheops
Biotope: Sediment-rich rocky habitats in shallow water, from the surface down to about 7 m depth.
Geographic distribution: Endemic to Namalenje Island in the southern half of Lake Malawi.
Typical adult size: Males up to 13 cm total length; females up to 10 cm.
Recommended aquarium size: An aquarium volume of at least 300 L with a minimum tank length of 120 cm is recommended.
Aquarium setup: Provide abundant rock structures with numerous hiding places to reduce aggression and protect weaker individuals.
Diet: Feeds on algae from the aufwuchs and also consumes plankton.
Aggression: Aggressive both within the species and toward other species; males defend territories vigorously.
Special notes: An elongate Tropheops formerly included in the Pseudotropheus elongatus species group. Closely related to Tropheops modestus and resembles Tropheops sp. ‘elongatus boadzulu’ in habitat use. Males at Namalenje Island defend their territories with marked intensity.

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