These base colors are exactly the reverse of what is typically found in other Mbuna cichlids. The cichlid is unique among its kind because of its colors.The male and female look like two different species with the male having a bright orange base with faded dark bars and the female having a rich sky blue base with faded dark barring. Other common names this fish is known by are Lombardoi Cichlid, Kennyi Cichlid, Blue Kenyi Cichlid, Golden Zebra Cichlid, Kenyii, Metriaclima lombardoi (now considered an invalid scientific name), Pseudotropheus lilancinius (an incorrect scientific name but one that has historically been used in the hobby), and of course Mbuna. This name aptly describes the environment these fish live in as opposed to being open water swimmers like the Utaka cichlids and other "haps". The name Mbuna comes from the Tonga people of Malawi and means "rockfish" or "rock-dwelling". There are 13 genera full of very active and aggressive personalities of Mbuna cichlids. This fish belongs to a group of cichlids called Mbunas. In the wild it will reach up to 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length, but can get even larger in the aquarium. It is a moderately large, aggressive Mbuna from Lake Malawi. The Kenyi Cichlid Maylandia lombardoi (previously Pseudotropheus lombardoi) is a beautiful zebra-barred African cichlid.
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