Scientific Name: Metriaclima flavifemina Pronunciation: m -tr - -kl -m Geo. Origin: Maleri Habitat: Intermediate Zone Diet: Herbivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Maximum Size: 5" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Images: Wild male at MaleriPhoto Credit: Ad Konings Articles:Maps Malawi Bloat Malawi Breeding Cichlid Compatibility Comments:Like all black dorsal variants, these males have a black bar in their dorsal fin. Females vary from entirely yellow to entirely brown.