Labidochromis vellicans
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A cichlid from Malawi, from rocky bottoms. It reaches 6.7 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Labidochromis vellicans
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 23–26 °C
- pH
- 7.5–8.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 12 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 6.7 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Planktivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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