CARES Species Profile: Melanochromis chipokae
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid native to Lake Malawi found on sandy patches among rocks. It hunts larger invertebrates and sometimes small fish. Females are mouthbrooders.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
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