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| Scientific Name: Metriaclima nkhunguense |
| Pronunciation: m
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| Common Name(s): Formerly Blue Reef |
| Geo. Origin: Minos Reef and Nkhungu Reef |
| Habitat: Sediment-Rich Rocky Habitat |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 4" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Wild male at Minos Reef |
Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
Comments: |
Unlike other zebra species, females of Metriaclima nkhunguense are as blue as the males. Apparently this causes them to be left alone by males from other species that see a male coloration. In this way the species is kept from crossbreeding with others. |