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Labidochromis maculicauda

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A cichlid from Malawi, from shallow rocky water down to about 12 metres. It reaches 6.4 centimetres.

Scientific name
Labidochromis maculicauda
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Labidochromis textilis, Labidochromis vellicans

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
6.4 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle
Diet
Carnivore

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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