Fishing for Pearl of Likoma

Melanochromis joanjohnsonae

The pearl of Likoma is a small, elongated cichlid endemic to the rocky shores around Likoma Island in Lake Malawi. Males are blue, while females are greenish-blue with rows of yellowish spots and shimmering gill patches. Adults reach about 4 inches. A rock-dwelling mbuna, it is territorial and shelters among crevices and boulders. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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