Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Nimbochromis venustus 'Luwala Reef'.jpg Petrotilapia genalutea 'Luwala Reef'.jpg Protomelas sp. 'virgatus luwala' Luwala Reef.jpg Protomelas spilonotus 'Luwala Reef'.jpg Protomelas spilopterus 'Luwala Reef'.jpg
Previous pageNext pageProtomelas sp. 'virgatus luwala' Luwala Reef
Genus: Protomelas
Biotope: Observed over sandy substrate at a depth of about 20 m at a rocky reef.
Geographic distribution: Recorded only once at Luwala Reef in Lake Malawi.
Diet: Individuals were observed picking at the sand.
Breeding: No interactions between sexes were observed and no males in breeding coloration have been recorded.
Special notes: A very poorly known form documented from a single observation only; it has not been recorded again.

Photo: © Ad Konings
Photo: © Antoine Bittard
Photo: © Antoine Bittard
Photo: © Antoine Bittard