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Name
Scientific name
Pungu maclareni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Pungu maclareni is a maternally mouthbrooding cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a small volcanic crater lake in Cameroon. Enlarged jaw m…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 28–30°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
4–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cameroon. It is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a volcanic crater lake with a diameter of just 3 miles.
Habitat
It is found in shallow water around the shores of the lake.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Not much is written about the fish's natural biotope. We suggest a sandy substrate with some piles of rockwork arranged to form caves and hiding places.
Water conditions
Temperature: 28 – 30 °C pH: 7.5-8.5 Hardness: 4-12°H
Diet
The species has developed unique dentition to allow it to consume freshwater sponges that exist abundantly in the lake. In the aquarium it is reckoned that a h…
Behaviour and compatibility
It is best kept in a species tank to give you the highest possible chances of a successful spawn.
Sexual dimorphism
Not easily sexed. It is the only known cichlid in which both sexes exhibit a yellow and black colouration. The easiest way to sex it is by observing its behavi…
Reproduction
Has been achieved in captivity but little information is available. It's a maternal mouthbrooder.
Notes
This is currently the only described species in the genus Pungu. Because of it's its tiny natural range, habitat destruction due to excess water removal (the n…
References
References
No references