Pseudotropheus sp. 'lucerna blue tanzania' Undu Point
Genus:
Pseudotropheus
Biotope:
Shallow intermediate habitat with rocky substrate covered by algae and
biocover.
Geographic distribution:
Occurs at Njambe, Puulu, Thumbi Point and Undu Point in Tanzania and at Chiwindi in Mozambique.
Sexual dimorphism:
Males have a blue body with a large orange patch on the breast and lower
half of the head; females not described.
Diet:
Feeds by picking algae from the biocover on rocks.
Breeding:
Males defend territories intensely; the center of the territory is typically
a small hole excavated beneath small rocks.
Aggression:
Very aggressive; males vigorously defend feeding territories.
Special notes:
Member of the so-called “lucerna group”, characterized by an
average-shaped body, a convex upper head profile, and a ventrally
positioned mouth. Representatives of this group show vomer-angle
measurements within the range typical for Pseudotropheus, supporting
their placement in this genus. This form is also known in the aquarium
trade as “Pseudotropheus Aggressive Puulu”.
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