Pearl of Likoma
Labidochromis joanjohnsonae
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The pearl of Likoma is endemic to the rocky areas around Likoma Island in Lake Malawi and has been introduced to Thumbi West Island. The male is intense blue; the female pearly blue-green with rows of yellowish spots. It reaches 10 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Labidochromis joanjohnsonae
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Labidochromis caeruleus likomae, Labidochromis exasperatus, Labidochromis joanjohnson, Labidochromis textilis, Melanochromis exasperatus, Melanochromis joanjohnsonae, Pseudotropheus joanjohnsonae
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–26 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 10–15 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 10 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
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