Western coast of Lake Malawi; recorded from Mara Rocks.
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; analyses of
gigas-like Labidochromis indicate algae as the predominant item
in the gut.
Special notes:
Large, light blue gigas-like Labidochromis. Females are overall
brown without black markings, with brown fins. Occurs at a
geographically isolated reef location.
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