Southern Lake Malawi; recorded from Chidunga Rocks.
Typical adult size:
Up to 9 cm.
Recommended aquarium size:
Minimum aquarium length 110 cm, or at least 250 L.
Diet:
Feeding behavior comparable to insectivorous species, although
gut content analyses of gigas-like Labidochromis indicate algae
as the predominant food item.
Aggression:
Territoriality has not been observed.
Special notes:
Member of the gigas-like Labidochromis group. Females are overall
brown without black markings, with brown fins. This form is
restricted to a geographically isolated reef location.
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