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| Scientific Name: Ctenopharynx pictus |
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| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Haplochromis pictus |
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| Geo. Origin: Lake Malawi |
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| Habitat: Sand |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5" |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
| Articles: |
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| Comments: |
| Found throughout Lake Malawi over soft sands. Feeds on invertebrates by filtering sand. |
