- Maylandia callainos
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Cobalt Zebra 
Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Cichlidae Genus: Maylandia (disputed) Species: M. callainos Binomial name Maylandia callainos
(Stauffer & Hert, 1992)Synonyms Metriaclima callainos Stauffer & Hert, 1992 (but see text)
Maylandia callainos (sometimes referred to as Cobalt Zebra, Cobalt Blue Mbuna or Cobalt Blue African Cichlid) is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. The correct name of its genus is disputed, with some using Maylandia and others Metriaclima.
It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. It is a member of the group of rock-dwelling cichlids called mbuna.
See also
Source
- Kasembe, J. 2005. Maylandia callainos. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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