⁴ᴷ ᵁˡᵗʳᵃ ᴴᴰ 𝐍𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐢 breeding colony

Nimbochromis livingstonii, Livingston’s cichlid or locally kalingono, is a freshwater mouthbrooding cichlid native to Lake Malawi, the upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. They are found in inshore areas of the lake over sandy substrates. Wild fish feed primarily on small fish, in particular Lethrinops spp. Aquarium specimens have been observed to lie on the substrate as if dead, waiting for small fish to come close in search of a meal. When a suitable target comes into range, the fish quickly lunges at the prey and usually swallows it whole. It is this unique hunting method that gives the fish its local name, kalingono, which means “sleeper“. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel: Support me on Patreon: