Maylandia sp. 'aurora bevous' Mkanila Bay Metriaclima sp. 'aurora bevous' Mkanila Bay
Genus:
Maylandia
Biotope:
Sediment-rich intermediate habitat with rocks, where males occupy and defend holes
excavated under or between rocks. The species is usually found at depths greater
than 10 m.
Geographic distribution:
Endemic to Chizumulu Island in Lake Malawi.
Sexual dimorphism:
Females are gray-brown in coloration and are reported to live solitarily.
Breeding:
Males defend holes excavated under or between rocks, which serve as spawning sites.
Special notes:
The species is most abundant in sediment-rich habitats and shows clear site fidelity to Chizumulu Island.
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