Joined
·
3,936 Posts
| Scientific Name: Metriaclima flavifemina (Thumbi West) |
| Pronunciation: m
|
| Common Name(s): Black Dorsal Heteropictus |
| Geo. Origin: Thumbi west |
| Habitat: Intermediate Zone |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Wild male at Thumbi West |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
Comments: |
Males can have variation in the black band in the dorsal fin. Some will have complete black dorsal fins, other might only have a hint of black at the edge of the fin. Females are beige-yellow. This fish is commonly mistaken for Pseudotropheus heteropictus. |