Labeotropheus

Labeotropheus

Taxobox | name = "Labeotropheus"



image_caption = Blue mbuna, "Labeotropheus fuelleborni"
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Actinopterygii
ordo = Perciformes
familia = Cichlidae
genus = "Labeotropheus"
genus_authority = Ahl, 1926
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = See text.

"Labeotropheus" is a genus of cichlid fish endemic to Lake Malawi in eastern Africa. It includes at least 2 species, each with a number of subspecies or races. Further taxonomic work is required to determine how many species exist. These cichlids are popular ornamental fish and are ideally suited to the cichlid aquarium. Like many Malawi cichlids, "Labeotropheus" species are algal grazers.

pecies

* Blue mbuna, "Labeotropheus fuelleborni" Ahl, 1926.
* Scrapermouth mbuna, "Labeotropheus trewavasae" Fryer, 1956.

In the aquarium

Like all cichlids from Lake Malawi these cichlids are best maintained in hard, alkaline water. "Labeotropheus" are best kept in aquariums with volumes greater than 120 l (31.5 gallon). The aquarium should be decorated with rocks, although caves can also be easily created from terracotta pots.

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