| Scientific Name: Cynotilapia aurifrons (Lion's Cove) |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Sand Sanwa |
| Geo. Origin: Lion's Cove |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3.5" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Beautiful adult Male 1 Adult male Adult male Subadult male Subadult male Female Female Maturing male Female |
Photo Credit: Chad Lopez |
Comments: |
Cynotilapia sp. "Mbamba" is found at more sediment rich areas. Males typically have yellow dorsal fins. Females have blue bodies with brownish backs. |