Metriaclima estherae
Synonyms
Maylandia estherae, also previously known as Pseudotropheus estherae (old genus name).
Metriaclima Estherae Red Zebra
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Metriaclima Pyrsonotos Red Top Zebra
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Red Zebra (Metriaclima estherae)
Photo of: Red Zebra (Metriaclima estherae)
Scientific Name(s): Metriaclima estherae ...
Information on the sexing of Metriaclima estherae shows a variety of opinon. Most frequently, references indicate that the males are blue, while the females are orange or orange blotch.
Red Zebra
Scientific Name: Metriaclima Estherae
Family: Mbuna
About the Red Zebra
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...
The orange cichlid sounds like it is probably a Red Zebra (Metriaclima estherae). They are quite common in pet stores and LFS's. They grow relatively quickly and can be quite aggressive.
Profiles Malawi Mbuna Metriaclima estherae (Red)
Key To Species Profile Terms
Pronunciation: Refer to our Pronunciation Key for an explanation of the phonetic symbols.
THE SEARCH FOR THE ELUSIVE "MARMALADE CAT" by Bob Krampetz
Summary: The term "marmalade cat" applies to several Lake Malawi cichlid species with certain markings. Some of Bob's Metriaclima estherae seem to qualify.
 See also: Fish, Cichlid, Blue, Aquarium, Zebra
  
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