Cynotilapia afra

Species Variations

 * These Cichlids are found throughout Lake Malawi with different colour variations (see identification), these are the known variations:
 * C.afra (Chewere), C.afra (Chinuni), C.afra (Chitande), C.afra (Chuanga), C.afra (Cobue), C.afra (Jalo Reef), C.afra (Likoma), C.afra (Lumbila), C.afra (Lundu), C.afra (Lupingu), C.afra (Mbenji), C.afra (Metangula), C.afra (Minos Reef), C.afra (Msobo), C.afra (Ndumbi), C.afra (Njambe), C.afra (Nkhata Bay), C.afra (Nkolongwe)

Species Notes

 * Cynotilapia roughly translates to Dogtooth Cichlid. This is due to the widely spaced, sharply pointed unicuspid teeth which are unique among the Lake Malawi flock. 'Trade' names, such as, are sometimes still seen. Other descriptive names are often seen, i.e. Afra White Top, Afra Red Top, Afra Orange Back. These descriptive names reflect the differing colouration patterns found within the various locational populations of this species. A much more accurate method for communication is to simply list the collection location. For example; instead of C. Afra orange back use C. Afra Cobue(Cobwe).