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| Scientific Name: Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus |
| Pronunciation: n
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| Common Name(s): Fusco |
| Geo. Origin: South & Western parts of Lake Malawi & Lake Malombe |
| Habitat: Shallow water |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 12" |
| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| Difficulty: 2 |
Images: |
Show male Large male XL male XL male Male on patrol Another beautiful photo Young male Large male Maturing male Yawn Wide open! Subadult female |
Photo Credit: John Labbe |
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Comments: |
It hunts by ambushing small cichlids. It is classified as a Nimbochromis species but is perhaps more closely related to Tyrannochromis nigriventer and may someday be re-classified. |