Pearl of Likoma (Melanochromis joanjohnsonae)

Scientific name: Melanochromis joanjohnsonae Johnson, 1974

The Pearl of Likoma (Melanochromis joanjohnsonae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Indigenous to Likoma Island; introduced in Thumbi West Island.

Pearl of Likoma care at a glance

Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Melanochromis joanjohnsonae
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
1–5 m (3–16 ft)
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15 demersal; depth range 1 - 5 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Indigenous to Likoma Island; introduced in Thumbi West Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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