Zebra Mbuna (Maylandia zebra) Information

Zebra Mbuna

The Zebra Mbuna (Maylandia zebra) is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is a popular aquarium fish, although many aquarium books and hobbyists continue to refer to the species by a junior synonym, Pseudotropheus zebra, while some ichthyologists prefer the name Metriaclima zebra.

It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes.

Zebra Mbuna
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Zebra Mbuna
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