Fish Species

Cobalt Zebra

Cobalt Zebra - Description

The Cobalt Zebra is a member of the Mbuna group meaning "rockfish". Mbanas are Africian Cichlids that are endemic to Lake Malawi and as their name suggests live amongst the rocks at the bottom of freshwater lakes.

They are maternal mouth brooders and the female will release the newly hatched fry when they are approximately 3-4 weeks old.

Popular Name: Cobalt Zebra
Species: Maylandia callainos

Profile of the Cobalt Zebra

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Cobalt Zebra species.

  • Size: Up to 13cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 7.6 to 8.8. Temp 24 to 28 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Dried or Frozen Food

  • Temperament: Aggressive

  • Habitat: Rocky Areas, Freshwater Lakes

  • Behaviour: Territorial, keep with other 'Mbana' fish to minimise aggression

  • Range: Endemic to Malawi, Africa

Scientific Classification of the Cobalt Zebra

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Maylandia callainos

  • Popular Name: Cobalt Zebra - Cobalt Blue Mbuna

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family: Cichlidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Cobalt Zebra

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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