| Scientific Name: Cynotilapia sp. "Lion" (Lion's Cove) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Lion's Cove, Malawi |
| Habitat: Open sand near rocks |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3.5" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
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Dominant adult male Subadult male Adult male |
Photo Credit: Kevin Bauman |
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Males stake out their territory in the wild with a cluster of small rocks at its center. Under these, the male digs a spawning pit. Males usually hover over this rock, feeding on plankton. |