William's mbuna (Maylandia greshakei)

Scientific name: Maylandia greshakei Meyer & Foerster, 1984

The William's mbuna (Maylandia greshakei) 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 Makokola in the southeast arm of Lake Malawi.

William's mbuna care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Gill rakers on first ceratobranchial 8-12; gill rakers on first epibranchial 2-3.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Maylandia greshakei
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.4
Depth range: 15–35 m (49–115 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; demersal; depth range 15 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Makokola in the southeast arm of Lake Malawi.
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.)