Malawi Thick-lipped Cichlid
Abactochromis labrosus
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, the only member of its genus. It lives on rocky shores and has very thick lips. It reaches about 12 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Abactochromis labrosus
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Cyrtocara labrosa, Haplochromis labrosus, Melanochromis labrosus
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 23–26 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 10–15 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 11.5 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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