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Tropheops sp. "Mauve" (Ndumbi Pt.)

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Scientific Name: Tropheops sp. "Mauve" (Ndumbi Pt.)
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Pronunciation: tr
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Geo. Origin: From Ngara to Kande Island on the west and from Lupingu to Pombo Rocks on the east side of the lake
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Habitat: Sediment-Free Rocky Habitat and Intermediate habitat
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Diet: Herbivore
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Gender Differences: Dimorphic
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Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
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Temperament: Aggressive
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Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
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Maximum Size: 4"
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Temperature: 78 - 82°F
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pH: 7.8 - 8.6
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Water Hardness: Hard


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Photo Credit: Ad Konings


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Males are almost entirely light blue while females are yellow or yellow-white with an orange anal fin. Males at Mara Rocks and Ruarwe, however, sport a yellow patch, which covers the head and shoulders.
 
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