Labeotropheus fuelleborni

	Scientific Name: Labeotropheus fuelleborni
	Pronunciation: l -b - -tr -f - s f - l- -b rn-
	Geo. Origin: Widely distributed
	Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat
	Diet: Herbivore
	Gender Differences: Dimorphic
	Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
	Temperament: Aggressive
	Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 7"
	Temperature: 78 - 82°F
	pH: 7.8 - 8.6
	Water Hardness: Hard
	Difficulty: 1

Images:

Large male Close-up Large adult male ​

Photo Credit: Blake Lamborne

Articles:

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Comments:

Labeotropheus can be recognized immediately by the overhanging, fleshy snout. Males are usually bright blue with a red anal fin, females are silver-brown or orange-blotched.