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Cynotilapia sp. "elongatus mdoka"

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Scientific Name: Cynotilapia sp. "elongatus mdoka"
Pronunciation: s
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Common Name(s): Formerly Metriaclima
Geo. Origin: Mdoka
Habitat: Intermediate Zone
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4"
Temperature: 78 - 82°F
pH: 7.8 - 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 2


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Adult male
Photo Credit: Marc Elieson




Comments:
As the name suggests, it has an elongated body-shape. Species from the elongatus complex guard their territory with great intensity and can be aggressive.
 
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