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Cynotilapia aurifrons (Lion's Cove)

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Scientific Name: Cynotilapia aurifrons (Lion's Cove)
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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.
 
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