| Scientific Name: Metriaclima sp. "Membe Deep" |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Geo. Origin: Likoma |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 3 |
Images: |
Adult male Adult female Young male Young male Young pair |
Photo Credit: Alf Persson |
Comments: |
Males have a similar coloratoin as Ps. Polit. A bright blue body with a black belly and head. On the head are two light bleu stripes. The dorsal fin is black with a blue base and a blue edge. Females are brown/yellow. When the males feel threatened they can, like the polit males, change their color to a dull grey/blue instantly. |