Cynotilapia

Cynotilapia is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbrooders and carry their fry in this fashion for about 20–30 days. There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus, although some authorities recognise 5: FishBase places C. aurifroms and C. zebroides in the genus Microchromis.