| Scientific Name: Melanochromis baliodigma |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Common Name(s): Melanochromis "Blotch" |
| Geo. Origin: Tumbi Point to Makanjila Point |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 8" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Wild male at Chiloelo Show male |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
Comments: |
Melanochromis baliodigma, formerly known as Melanochromis "blotch", has two horizontal stripes and seven to nine brown vertical bars. M. baliodigma appears to be an opportunistic feeder, eating smaller fish and catfish eggs. |