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| Scientific Name: Dimidiochromis compressiceps |
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| Pronunciation: d
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| Common Name(s): Malawi Eye Biter |
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| Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution |
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| Habitat: Among reed stands & Vallisneria beds in sediment-rich bays. |
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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: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 11" |
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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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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult Male 
Adult female 
Adult male 
Female holding 
Female hunting! 
Adult male 
Colored Male 
Unsexed 
Female 
Male 
Unsexed 
Male |
| Photo Credit: Yoshihiro Sakai Japan |
| Articles: | Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna |
| Comments: |
| Non-territorial individuals from Chizumulu Is. & Cobue are golden yellow instead of silver. This species preys on juveniles (particularly Copadichromis spp.) hiding among plants. Its laterally compressed body helps it avoid detection. It has a large protrusible mouth that can reach out & suck in its prey. This large mouth also accomodates extra large spwans of 200-250! |
