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Blue Streak Hap

Labidochromis caeruleus

Also known as: Electric Yellow Cichlid, Electric Yellow Prince, Labidochromis Tanganicae, Labidochromis White, Labidochromis Yellow, Lake Malawi Mauna, Lemon Drop Cichlid, Lemon Yellow Hap, Malawi Cichlid, Pearl Labidochromis, Yellow Electric Cichlid, Yellow Hap, Yellow Labido, Yellow Prince

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2018
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@greatwhite · Fish Tank, United Kingdom · June 20081 / 8
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Overview

Found in harems over rocky areas of lakes and in open waters.
Africa - Lake Malawi

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Fins & Tail
black fin tips
Behaviour
haremsmouth brooder

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Exact location · 2
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Found in harems over rocky areas of lakes and in open waters.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCichliformes
    5. familyCichlidae
    6. genusLabidochromis
    7. speciesLabidochromis caeruleus Fryer, 1956

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