Labidochromis lividus
Labidochromis lividus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur over rocky substrates along the western coast of Likoma Island. This species can reach a length of 7.1 centimetres (2.8 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
| Labidochromis lividus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Labidochromis |
| Species: | L. lividus |
| Binomial name | |
| Labidochromis lividus D. S. C. Lewis, 1982 | |
Aquarium care
Like all cichlids from Lake Malawi they are best kept in specialist cichlid aquariums, specifically with other Mbuna. It is recommended to separate the pregnant female if raising a whole brood is desired. The fry can be raised on fine flake as well as, small live foods such as Artemia. Once the fish reach adulthood they can be fed larger live foods such as mesquito larvae, flake food, and food tablets.[3]
References
- Konings, A. (2018). "Labidochromis lividus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61097A47233819. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61097A47233819.en.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Labidochromis lividus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
- Rudiger Reihl and H. Baesnsch. (1994) Aquarium Atlas, p. 60. Mergus, Germany. ISBN 3882440503.
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