| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus sp. "Elongatus Mphanga" |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Geo. Origin: Mpanga Rocks and Chirwa Island |
| Habitat: Sediment-Free Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Herbivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 5" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Large male Adult male Male |
Photo Credit: G |
Comments: |
Coloured males have a blue vertical barring with yellow markings in the caudal and dorsal fins. Females are more brownish. As the name suggests it has an elongated body-shape. Species from the elongatus-complex guards their territory with great intense and could be rather aggressive. |