Yellowhead Mbuna Cichlid (Maylandia hajomaylandi)

Also known as African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna.

Found singly, or in schools, close to rocks, over sediment rich rock and sandy bottoms, of Lake Malawi.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 10-30m
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/2370

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