Venustus Hap
Nimbochromis venustus
Also known as: African Cichlid, Giraffe Cichlid, Giraffe Hap, Kalingo, Malawi Cichlid, Venustus Cichlid
- African Cichlid
- Giraffe Cichlid
- Giraffe Hap
- Kalingo
- Malawi Cichlid
- Venustus Cichlid
Overview
Found over sandy substrates, sometimes partially buried in sand waiting for their prey, in deeper waters of the lake.
Juveniles in shallow waters close to rocks.
Africa - Lake Malawi
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
Female takes brood into her mouth and takes care of the young.
How to identify
- Pattern
- spots
- Head & Mouth
- blue head
- Behaviour
- ambush predatorburies in sand
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Habitat & where to find it
- Exact location · 1
Found over sandy substrates, sometimes partially buried in sand waiting for their prey, in deeper waters of the lake.
Adult photos 1
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