Pulpican Cichlid (Maylandia pulpican)

Also known as African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna, Zebra Cichlid

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna, Zebra Cichlid.

Found singly, or in small schools, over rock and sandy areas, of Lake Malawi.
They feed on periphyton and plankton.
Length - 7.1cm
Depth - 4-30m
Africa - Lake Malawi

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Maylandia-pulpican

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