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Scientific Name: Dimidiochromis compressiceps Pronunciation: d -m -d - -kr -m s k m-pr s- -s ps Common Name(s): Malawi Eye Biter Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution Habitat: Among reed stands & Vallisneria beds in sediment-rich bays. Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Peaceful Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 11" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 2		Photo Credit: Yoshihiro Sakai Japan Images: Adult Male Adult female Adult male Female holding Female hunting! Adult male Colored Male Unsexed Female Male Unsexed Male [TD] Articles: - Select Article - Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna
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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!

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