| Scientific Name: Cynotilapia zebroides (Cobue) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Afra Edwardi |
| Geo. Origin: Cobue, Mozambique |
| Habitat: Cavedweller in Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3" |
| Temperature: 73-81°F |
| pH: 7.5-9 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Dominant male Adult male Young adult male Subdominant male Adult male Male Adult male Unicuspid teeth! Young female Large male Adult male Female |
Photo Credit: Kevin Bauman |
Articles: | Species article 40 gal. Cookie Cutter |
Comments: |
This is a dwarf mbuna from Cobue, Mozambique. Different afras from different locations look quite different from each other. The cobue male is quite colorful with yellow/ornage stripes on a blue-ish body. Females tend to be less colorful, brown body with a yellow edge on their dorsal fin. |