| Scientific Name: Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt" |
| Pronunciation: l
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| Common Name(s): Yellow Bar, "Pearl of Tanzania" |
| Geo. Origin: Higga Reef and Mbamba Bay |
| Habitat: Deep Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Beautiful Male Adult Male Mouthbrooding Female 2 week-old fry Male Female Female Female Sexually Active Male |
Photo Credit: Owen Thistle |
Comments: |
The head and body of this male are pearly white. Dorsal fins are yellow. Females will have dark vertical bars. L. Pearlmutt is found at a minimum of 39" (12m) and will generally live below 100" (30m) Females only grow to 3" whereas males may reach 4" in total length. |