Malawi Eye Biter / 蓝马面

Physical characteristics
  • Size: Grows to about 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in length.
  • Body shape: Its most notable feature is a long, highly compressed, and slender body. This torpedo-like shape allows it to hide among aquatic plants and rocks and then ambush its prey.
  • Coloration:
    • Males: Display vibrant metallic blue or green colors, with reds and oranges on their fins. Their coloration intensifies when breeding.
    • Females: Are typically a more subdued silvery-gray or tan, which helps them stay camouflaged in their natural habitat. 

Category: Product ID: 1683

Description

The Malawi eyebiter (Dimidiochromis compressiceps) is a species of predatory cichlid fish found in Lake Malawi and other parts of East Africa. Its name comes from a historical observation of fish eyes in its stomach contents, but actual eye-biting is not its normal predatory behavior. It is a popular, albeit aggressive, species in the aquarium trade. 

马拉维咬眼鱼(学名:Dimidiochromis compressiceps)是一种掠食性慈鲷,分布于马拉维湖和东非其他地区。它的名字源于历史上对其胃内容物中鱼眼的观察,但咬眼并非其正常的捕食行为。尽管攻击性较强,但在水族贸易中,它很受欢迎。

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