Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Melanochromis
Species: M. cyaneorhabdos
Binomial name
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
Bowers & Stauffer, 1997
Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos

Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. Since it is an endemic species, there is not very much information available, except that posted below by owners. There are thoughts that this species is a hybrid of Pseudotropheus demasoni.

Also known as Maingano, this mbuna is often confused with M. johanni. One important distinguishing characteristic is that females are not orange, whereas female M. johanii are. Both male & female M. cyanerhabdos are colored the same; however, males may have more intense coloring, particularly in dominant or sexually active males.

Fish name Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos

Maximum size (min-max) 7.0–8.0 cm (2.8–3.1 in)

pH of water 7.4 - 8.5

Water hardness (dGH) dGH 9.0 - 27.0 N

Recommended temperature 23.0 - 27.0 C ( 73.4 - 80.6 F)

Contents

Temperament to its family

Peaceful

Temperament to other fish species

Aggressive

Place in the aquarium

Middle levels

The way of breeding

Spawning

Fish origin

Africa Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi, around Likoma Island Habitat: Rocky Habitat

Diet

Omnivore

Gender Differences

The male will seem to have more “dark” stripes due to his darker belly. The female has a lighter belly and shorter pelvic fins. Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder

In aquaria

Maximum Size: 4" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6

See also

Source


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