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Maylandia barlowi

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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from areas with sediment. It reaches about 8 centimetres.

Scientific name
Maylandia barlowi
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Metriaclima barlowi, Pseudotropheus barlowi

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
8.1 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Omnivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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