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The azureus cichlid is a plankton-feeder from Lake Malawi in Africa.  As they mature, the males turn from silver to electric blue.  The flashier, the better, to seduce the females and ward off other males.

azureus cichlid fish swimming

Did You Know?

Mature males are a rich, lustrous blue all across the body, while females and juveniles are typical of the genus, being drab and with dark spots along the midline.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Copadichromis azureus

Range:
Africa

Habitat:
Lakes

Length:
5 to 6.5 inches

Zoo Location:
Manatee Springs

Diet:
Plankton