Tropheops sp

Tropheops sp. "mauve yellow". Photo by Ad Konings​

Tropheops is a genus of mbuna found along rocky shores throughout Lake Malawi. They share the same habitats and behaviors as the more commonly known Pseudotropheus. There was a time when Tropheops were classified as Pseudotropheus but some physical difference led to the formation of their own genus. Pictured above is Tropheops sp. "mauve yellow" found along Magunga Reef in the southern part of the lake.

Tropheops sp. "mauve yellow", like most other Tropheops, can reach about 4 inches in length. Some Tropheops species can be somewhat aggressive, particularly toward their own kind. In the aquarium care should be taken to ensure there are plenty of hiding places and are best kept in groups of a single male to multiple females. Special attention should be taken when keeping multiple species of Tropheops in the same aquarium. Although female coloration can be different between species, some species should not be kept together. To discuss T. sp. "mauve yellow" or any other Tropheops species visit the Lake Malawi Species forum.