Recorded at Mphanga Rocks and Katale Island, including the reefs
between these localities.
Sexual dimorphism:
Females exhibit a melanin pattern similar to that of
P. microgalana, but with usually more prominent vertical bars.
Special notes:
Very dark-colored mbuna belonging to the P. nigra group.
Most common at Mphanga Rocks, where only a few individuals of
P. microgalana are present; at Katale Island
P. microgalana is more common.
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