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Purple Mbuna

Melanochromis vermivorus Trewavas 1935

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Life Cycle

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Female takes brood into her mouth and takes care of the young.
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Trophic Strategy

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Melanochromis vermivorous feeds by discrete pecks from rock surface.
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Biology

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Forms schools (Ref. 4364).
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aquarium: commercial
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Purple mbuna

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The purple mbuna (Melanochromis vermivorus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Konings, A. (2018). "Melanochromis vermivorus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61129A148846067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61129A148846067.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Melanochromis vermivorus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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Purple mbuna: Brief Summary

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The purple mbuna (Melanochromis vermivorus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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