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| Scientific Name: Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos |
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| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Maingano, formerly Melanochromis |
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| Geo. Origin: Likoma Island |
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| Habitat: Rocky Habitat |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 4" |
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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: |
Mature male Alpha male Female Male in breeding dress Holding female Subadult female Unsexed adult Subdominant male Subadult individual Unsexed adult |
| Photo Credit: Christian Alfredsson |
| Comments: |
| This mbuna is often confused with P. johannii. One important distinguishing characteristic is that females are not orange, whereas female P. johannii are. Both male and female P. cyaneorhabdos are colored the same; however, males may have more intense coloring, particularly dominant or sexually active males. |
