Livingston's Cichlid
Nimbochromis livingstonii
Also known as: African Cichlid, Livingstonii, Livingston's Hap, Malawi Cichlid, Mbuna
- African Cichlid
- Livingstonii
- Livingston's Hap
- Malawi Cichlid
- Mbuna
Overview
Found singly, and very territorial, over most habitats, but common over soft bottoms, with vegetated areas, in sheltered bays.
Africa - Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe, Shire River
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
How to identify
- Behaviour
- mouth broodersolitaryterritorial
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found singly, and very territorial, over most habitats, but common over soft bottoms, with vegetated areas, in sheltered bays.
Adult photos 1
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