The red streak behind the gills gives this fish the name, "Red Shoulder." Males are solid blue with an orange-red patch behind the gill plate and extending into the pelvic fins. They are found near Chiloelo, Mozambique, on the eastern side of the lake.
Fish was dead on arrival. Sent an email requesting another, but have not gotten a reply. Will change my review when a receive another green texas cichlid.
This fish was a surprise for me. I ordered off the picture thinking, "He looks like he might be different". Once I got him, he is now one of my favorite fish. Pictures do not do him justice, he is gorgeous! Highly recommend.
