Pseudotropheus crabro, Ribbink & Lewis, 1982
Origin: Lake Malawi, here the fish occur at a depth of 10-20 meter, in stony environments.
Etymology: unknown.
Pseudotropheus crabro
(Ribbink & Lewis, 1982)
The bumblebee cichlid, Pseudotropheus crabro, is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family. It is also known as hornet cichlid.
Pseudotropheus crabro doesn't present any problems, but it is quite an aggressive cichlid. It will quickly dominate less aggressive tankmates. Do not underestimate this fish, since it has a very bad attitude.
Pseudotropheus crabro
SYN: None
PD: An elongated fish with a sloping forehead. The body coloring depends on the sex, age, and geographical population of the fish. Males can be dark yellow or blue in color with eight or nine black, transverse bars.
"perlmutt", Labidochromis caeruleus "yellow", Labidochromis chisumulae, Labidochromis caeruleus "nkali", Pseudotropheus estherae, Pseudotropheus zebra, Pseudotropheus socolofi, Pseudotropheus crabro, Pseudotropheus sp. "elongatus bee", Tropheops sp.
Profiles Malawi Mbuna Pseudotropheus crabro
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Pronunciation: Refer to our Pronunciation Key for an explanation of the phonetic symbols.
Latin Name: Mylandia Crabro (sometimes referred to as Pseudotropheus crabro).
Origin: Lake Malawi
Temperature: 78 - 82°F (25-28°C) ...
Maylandia crabro, also formerly known as Pseudotropheus crabro and Melanochromis crabro
Size
5" (12.5cm) ...
 See also: Water, Cichlid, Species, Mbuna, Fish
  
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