Northwestern Lake Malawi; recorded from Chirwa Island,
Luwino Reef, Katale Island, and the coast between
Chilumba harbor and Chirwa Island (Luromo Peninsula).
Typical adult size:
Up to 9 cm.
Recommended aquarium size:
Minimum aquarium length 110 cm, or at least 250 L.
Diet:
Feeding behavior similar to insectivorous species,
although analyses of gigas-like Labidochromis indicate
algae as the predominant gut content.
Aggression:
Territoriality has not been observed.
Special notes:
Blue-barred gigas-like Labidochromis. Females are overall
brown without black markings, with brown fins. Occurs at
geographically isolated reefs and islands.
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