Description: F1 from Ssese Island - looks like the common “thick skin or 44” but with an orange/red patch behind the operculum. Beta males can turn a stunning black with blue iridescence. Intra-specific aggression is obvious in both a species-only tank and when kept with other species. Insectivore that thrives on an omnivorous diet.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: None
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Collection Point: Ssese Island
Genetic Line: F1 First Generation
Line Traits: Red/orange shoulder atop usual thick skin coloration.
Year Acquired: 2024
I believe these were caught by Kim Pedersen and were ordered through NECA FROM Europe in June of 2024. Parents were wild caught.