Heteropictus Cichlid
Chindongo heteropictus
Also known as: African Cichlid, Lake Malawi Cichlid, Malawi African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Malawi Mbuna, Zebra Cichlid
- African Cichlid
- Lake Malawi Cichlid
- Malawi African Cichlid
- Malawi Cichlid
- Malawi Mbuna
- Zebra Cichlid
Overview
Found in schools, over shallow, sandy areas, close to algae covered rocks for protection.
They feed midwater on plankton.
Africa - Lake Malawi
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
How to identify
- Pattern
- stripesyellow spots
- Behaviour
- mouth brooderschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found in schools, over shallow, sandy areas, close to algae covered rocks for protection.
Adult photos 2
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