Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Tramitichromis sp. 'variabilis likoma' Likoma Island.jpg Trematocranus placodon 'Likoma Island'.jpg Tropheops sp. 'dark' Likoma Island.jpg Tropheops sp. 'elongatus mbako' Likoma Island.jpg Tropheops sp. 'membe' Likoma Island.jpg
Previous pageNext pageTropheops sp. 'dark' Likoma Island
Genus: Tropheops
Biotope: Sediment-free rocky habitat.
Geographic distribution: Likoma Island, Lake Malawi.
Sexual dimorphism: Females are described as very dark.
Special notes: This form is placed in the “black-type” Tropheops group, which is defined by a black band in the dorsal fin and vertical barring on a dark background. It is distinguished from some related members of the complex by the absence of body barring.

Photo: © Ad Konings