Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"  male 175 mm TL

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania" -juvenile male

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"  juvenile male 75 mm TL

 
Note: This undescribed species resembles the solid-blue P. phenochilus from the eastern shore and is commonly listed simply as P. phenochilus.

Distribution:

Makonde - Lupingo, Tanzania, Lake Malawi

 

Maximum Size:

~200 mm (8.0 in)

 

Maturity:

~75 mm (3.0 in)

 

Food:

 

 

Detrivore/Insectivore; mix of dry and

frozen (or live) foods

Reference:

Konings (2001)

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"

 

Placidochromis sp. "phenochilus tanzania"  male 175 mm TL

 

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