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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis sp. "Mloto Undu" |
| Pronunciation: k
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| Common Name(s): Mloto Ivory Head |
| Geo. Origin: Undu Reef, Tanzania |
| Habitat: Intermediate habitat |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 6" |
| Temperature: 78-82°F |
| pH: 7.8-8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Wild Male Non-dominant coloration Subadult male "Ivory Head" |
Photo Credit: Aaron Alcantar |
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Comments: |
Unusual for a Mloto variety, the "Mloto Undu" is blue, not black. It is characterized by an ivory white blaze starting from the upper lip to the tip of its dorsal fin. The dorsal fin has a white trim along its entire length. |