Bluegrey Mbuna
Pseudotropheus johannii
Also known as: African Cichlid, Blue Mbuna, Bluegrey Mbuna Cichlid, Electric Blue Johanni, Electric Blue Johanni Cichlid, Johanni, Johanni Cichlid, Johanni Mbuna, Mbuna
- African Cichlid
- Blue Mbuna
- Bluegrey Mbuna Cichlid
- Electric Blue Johanni
- Electric Blue Johanni Cichlid
- Johanni
- Johanni Cichlid
- Johanni Mbuna
- Mbuna
Overview
Found in pairs, or small schools, in shallow waters, over rock and sandy areas, of shorelines.
Africa - Lake Malawi
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
How to identify
- Pattern
- blue stripe
- Behaviour
- mouth brooderpairsschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
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- Country only · 1
Found in pairs, or small schools, in shallow waters, over rock and sandy areas, of shorelines.
Adult photos 2
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