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Species in the genus Maylandia: [ 41 ] records

aurora, Pseudotropheus Burgess [W. E.] 1976:52, Figs. [Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 24 (no. 9); ref. 7371] Lake Malawi [Lke Nyasa] (probably Likoma Island). Holotype: USNM 215292. Paratypes: AMNH 37301 (10), BMNH 1976.6.2.2 (1), USNM 215293 (16). •Valid as Pseudoropheus aurora Burgess 1976 -- (Maréchal 1991:401 [ref. 20944]). •Valid as Metriaclima aurora (Burgess 1976) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997:213 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1, 3 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:182 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia aurora (Burgess 1976) -- (Ufermann 2001:60 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia aurora (Burgess 1976). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: East Africa: Likoma Island endemic, Lake Malawi. Introduced into Thumbi Island West in southern Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

barlowi, Pseudotropheus McKaye [K. R.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 1986:871, Fig. 1 [Copeia 1986 (no. 4); ref. 8073] Nakantenga Island, 34°39'E, 13°55'S, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa, depth 12-15 meters. Holotype: USNM 274782. Paratypes: BMNH 1985.10.23.1-4 (4); USNM 274783-84 (4, 1). •Valid as Pseudotropheus barlowi McKaye & Stauffer 1986 -- (Maréchal 1991:402 [ref. 20944]). •Valid as Metriaclima barlowi (McKaye & Stauffer 1986) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:187 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia barlowi (McKaye & Stauffer 1986) -- (Ufermann 2001:60 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia barlowi (McKaye & Stauffer 1986). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

benetos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:202, Figs. 17-19 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mazinzi Reef, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, depth 10-15 meters. Holotype: PSU 3058. Paratypes: ANSP 176199 (3), MFU 28 (3), PSU 3059 (9), USNM 349125 (3). •Valid as Metriaclima benetos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Albertson et al. 1999:5108 [ref. 25258], Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:185 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia benetos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia benetos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

callainos, Pseudotropheus Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] & Hert [E.] 1992:255, Figs. 2-5 [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 3 (no. 3); ref. 20010] Nkhata Bay, 11°35'S, 34°41'E, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa, depth 3-4 meters. Holotype: PSU 2542.1. Paratypes: MFU 2 (4), PSU 2542.2 (6), USNM 322426 (9). •Valid as Metriaclima callainos (Stauffer & Hert 1992) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997:204 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:59 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia callainos (Stauffer & Hert 1992) -- (Ufermann 2001:60 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia callainos (Stauffer & Hert 1992). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

chrysomallos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:198, Figs. 10-11 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, depth 1-5 meters. Holotype: PSU 3052. Paratypes: ANSP 176196 (4), MFU 23 (4), PSU 3053 (7), USNM 341920 [not 34192] (4). •Valid as Metriaclima chrysomallos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1, 6 [ref. 31119], Konings 2016:64 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia chrysomallos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia chrysomallos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

cyneusmarginatus, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:200, Figs. 15-16 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Nkhota Khota, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, depth 1-3 meters. Holotype: PSU 3056. Paratypes: ANSP 176198 (3); MFU 27 (3), PSU 3057 (11), USNM 341924 (3). The gender of Metriaclima is neuter, the gender of Maylandia is feminine. When in Metriaclima the correct spelling is cyneusmarginatum; it is cyneusmarginata when in Maylandia. •Valid as Metriaclima cyneusmarginatum Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844] as cyneusmarginatus, Ciccotto et al. 2011:24 [ref. 31119] as cyneusmarginatus, Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704] as cyneusmarginatus, Konings 2016:64 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737] as cyneusmarginatus). •Valid as Maylandia cyneusmarginata (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286] as cyneusmarginatus). Current status: Valid as Maylandia cyneusmarginata (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

emmiltos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:209, Figs. 28-29 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mpanga Rocks, Chilumba, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, depth 1-3 meters. Holotype: PSU 3067. Paratypes: ANSP 176203 (4), MFU 10 (4), PSU 3068 (7), USNM 341929 (4). •Valid as Metriaclima emmiltos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:55 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia emmiltos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286], Tawil 2011:208 [ref. 31667]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia emmiltos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

estherae, Pseudotropheus Konings [A. F.] 1995:207, Figs. [Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 43 (no. 9); ref. 21607] Minos Reef, Miluluka, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], Mozambique. Holotype: MRAC 94-56-P-1. Paratypes: MRAC 94-56-P-2-11 (10). •Valid as Metriaclima estherae (Konings 1995) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:61 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia estherae (Konings 1995) -- (Ufermann 2001:60 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia estherae (Konings 1995). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

fainzilberi, Pseudotropheus Staeck [W.] 1976:488, Figs. 12-13, 19 [Aquarium Aqua Terra v. 10 (no. 89); ref. 7393] Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], Tanzania. Holotype: BMNH 1976.6.18.2. Paratypes: BMNH 1976.6.18.3 (1). •Valid as Pseudotropheus fainzilberi Staeck 1976 -- (Maréchal 1991:404 [ref. 20944], Stauffer & Kellogg 2001:150 [ref. 25895]). •Valid as Metriclima fainzilberi (Staeck 1976) -- (Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:25 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Malandia fainzilberi (Staeck 1976) see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia fainzilberi (Staeck 1976). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

flavicauda, Metriaclima Li [S.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2016:356, Fig. 2 [Zootaxa 4168 (no. 2); ref. 34737] Zimbawe Rock, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, 13°57.919'S, 34°48.167'E. Holotype: PSU 12756. Paratypes: PSU. •Valid as Maylandia flavicauda (Li, Konings & Stauffer 2016). Current status: Valid as Maylandia flavicauda (Li, Konings & Stauffer 2016). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

flavifemina, Metriaclima Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2006:236, Figs. 3-5 [Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters v. 17 (no. 3); ref. 28844] Maleri Island, 13°53.910'S, 34°38.020'E, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 3729. Paratypes: AMNH 237672-75 (2, 2, 2, 2); PSU 3730-32 (14, 18, 16), 4200-01 (1, 18); UMBC 10-11(3, 2). •Valid as Metriaclima flavifemina Konings & Stauffer 2006 -- (Ciccotto et al. 2011:1 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:177 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia flavifemina (Konings & Stauffer 2006) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia flavifemina (Konings & Stauffer 2006). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

gallireyae, Metriaclima Miller [T. A.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2021:425, Figs. 5-7 [Zootaxa 5052 (no. 3); ref. 38715] Gallireya Reef, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, 10.500153S, 34.233362E. Holotype: PSU 13370. Paratypes: PSU 13371 (20). •Valid as Maylandia gallireyae (Miller, Konings & Stauffer 2021). Current status: Valid as Maylandia gallireyae (Miller, Konings & Stauffer 2021). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Africa: Gallireya Reef, Youngs Bay and Chitimba Bay, north-western Lake Malawi, Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

glaucos, Metriaclima Ciccotto [P. J.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2011:9, Figs. 4A-C [Zootaxa 2738; ref. 31119] Cobwé, 12°8.243'S, 34°45.391'E, Mozambiqe, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 4487. Paratypes: AMNH 246003 (2); PSU 4488 (16); UMBC 15 (1). •Valid as Metriaclima glaucos Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704] -- (Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:184 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia glaucos (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia glaucos (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, East Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

greshakei, Pseudotropheus Meyer [M. K.] & Förster [W.] 1984:108, Figs. 1-9 [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 10 (no. 4) [for 1983]; ref. 6645] Makokola, on the southeastern branch of Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa. Holotype: SMF 17846. Paratypes: BMNH 1984.3.26.1 (1); SMF 17847-49 (1, 1, 1), 17850-52 (1, 1, 1), 17853-54 (2). See genus Maylandia which should be treated as valid over Metriaclima, so this species should be valid as Maylandia greshakei. •Valid as Pseudotropheus greshakei Meyer & Förster 1984 -- (Maréchal 1991:405 [ref. 20944]). •Valid as Metriaclima greshakei (Meyer & Förster 1984) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997:213 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:57 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia greshakei (Meyer & Förster 1984) -- (Ufermann 2001:59 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia greshakei (Meyer & Förster 1984). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

hajomaylandi, Pseudotropheus (Maylandia) Meyer [M. K.] & Schartl [M.] 1984:52, Figs. 1-9, 11 [Revue française d'Aquariologie Herpétologie v. 11 (no. 2); ref. 17442] Isle of Chisumulu, northeastern Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa. Holotype: SMF 19554. Paratypes: BMNH 1984.12.21.1 (1); SMF 19555 (1), 19556-60 (5). •Valid as Pseudotropheus hajomaylandi Meyer & Schartl 1984 -- (Maréchal 1991:406 [ref. 20944]). •Valid as Metriaclima hajomaylandi (Meyer & Schartl 1984) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:187 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia hajomaylandi (Meyer & Schartl 1984) -- (Ufermann 2001:60 [ref. 30286]) Current status: Valid as Maylandia hajomaylandi (Meyer & Schartl 1984). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

koningsi, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2018:96, Figs. 1-3 [Zootaxa 4370 (no. 1); ref. 35733] Membe Point, Likoma Island, Lake Malaŵi, Malaŵi, Africa, 12.058700°S, 34.752420°E. Holotype: SAIAB 207704 [ex PSU 12891]. Paratypes: PSU, SAIAB. •Valid as Maylandia koningsi (Stauffer 2018). Current status: Valid as Maylandia koningsi (Stauffer 2018). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Northeastern shore of Likoma Island, Lake Malaŵi, Malaŵi, Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

lanisticola, Pseudotropheus Burgess [W. E.] 1976:41, Figs. [Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 25 (no. 1); ref. 7370] Off Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa, depth 20-50 feet. Holotype: USNM 216266. Paratypes: AMNH 37019 (2); BMNH 1976.7.29.1-2 (2); USNM 216267 (3). •Valid as Pseudotropheus lanisticola Burgess 1976 -- (Maréchal 1991:402 [ref. 20944], Stauffer 1991:142 [ref. 20087]). •Valid as Metriaclima lanisticola (Burgess 1976) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:316 [ref. 34521], Stauffer et al. 2016:176 [ref. 34671], Miller et al. 2021:431 [ref. 38715]). •Valid as Maylandia lanisticola (Burgess 1976) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia lanisticola (Burgess 1976). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

liliancinius, Pseudotropheus Staeck [W.] 1977:64, Figs. [Das Aquarium No. 92; ref. 38142] Mbenji Islands, Lake Malawi, Africa. Original as "Pseudotropheus liliancinius". Not intended as an original description and not described in accord with the Code. •In the synonymy of Maylandia lombardoi (Burgess 1977). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Maylandia lombardoi (Burgess 1977). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae.

lombardoi, Pseudotropheus Burgess [W. E.] 1977:63, Figs. [Tropical Fish Hobbyist v. 26 (no. 2); ref. 8843] Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa] (probably Mbenji Island). Holotype: USNM 217705. Paratypes: AMNH 35973 (4); BMNH 1977.10.4.2-5 (4); USNM 217706 (9). •Valid as Pseudotropheus lombardoi Burgess 1977 -- (Maréchal 1991:407 [ref. 20944], Coad 1996:86 [ref. 25304]). •Valid as Metriaclima lombardoi (Burgess 1977) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:19 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia lombardoi (Burgess 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286], Chan et al. 2023:145 [ref. 40365]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia lombardoi (Burgess 1977). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: East Africa: Lake Malawi. Introduced in Hong Kong (China). Habitat: freshwater.

lundoense, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Black [K.] & Konings [A. F.] 2013:111, Figs. 5A-C [Zootaxa 3647 (no. 1); ref. 32704] 11°13.438'S, 34°44.076'E, Lundo Island, Lake Malawi, Tansania. Holotype: PSU 4910. Paratypes: AMNH 257794 (2), PSU 4911 (17). •Valid as Metriaclima lundoense Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Konings 2016:180 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Metriaclima lundoensis Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Kuiter 2018:103 [ref. 36369]). •Valid as Maylandia lundoensis (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia lundoensis (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lundo Island, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Introduced in Victoria (Australia). Habitat: freshwater.

mbenjii, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:210, Figs. 30-32 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa. Holotype: PSU 3069. Paratypes: ANSP 176204 (2), MFU 29 (2), PSU 3070-72 (3, 10, 4), USNM 341930 (2). •Valid as Metriaclima mbenjii Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:57 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia mbenjii (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:60, 61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia mbenjii (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

melabranchion, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:197, Figs. 7-8 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, depth 1-5 meters. Holotype: PSU 3049. Paratypes: ANSP 176191-95 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3); MFU 20-22 (3, 3, 3), 24-25 (3, 3); PSU 3046-48 (11, 11, 11), 3050-51 (10, 11); USNM 341917-19 (3, 3, 3), 341921-22 (3, 3). •Valid as Metriaclima melabranchion Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844]). •Valid as Maylandia melabranchion (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704]). •Synonym of Metriaclima zebra (Boulenger 1899) -- (Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119]). •Synonym of Maylandia zebra (Boulenger 1899) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Synonym of Maylandia zebra (Boulenger 1899). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

melissa, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] & Konings [A. F.] 2023:267, Figs. 2-4 [Zootaxa 5296 (no. 2); ref. 40201] Chitande Island, Lake Malaŵi, Malaŵi, Africa, 10°23.77'S, 34°15.250'E. Holotype: PSU 13377. Paratypes: PSU 2240 (25). Plus additional non-type material. •Valid as Maylandia melissa (Stauffer & Konings 2023). Current status: Valid as Maylandia melissa (Stauffer & Konings 2023). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: East Central Africa: Chitande Island, Chilumba Bay, Katale Island and Chirwa Island, Lake Malaŵi, Malaŵi. Habitat: freshwater.

midomo, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Black [K.] & Konings [A. F.] 2013:114, Figs. 6A-C [Zootaxa 3647 (no. 1); ref. 32704] 11°08.0827'S, 34°38.792'E, Lundo Islands, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Holotype: PSU 4912. Paratypes: AMNH 257795 (2), PSU 4913 (16). •Valid as Metriaclima midomo Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Konings 2016:55 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia midomo (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia midomo (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lundo Island, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

mossambicus, Metriaclima Ciccotto [P. J.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2011:19, Figs. 9A-E [Zootaxa 2738; ref. 31119] Chiloela, 13°12.451'S, 34°48.523'E, Mozambique, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 4497. The gender of Metriaclima is neuter, the gender of Maylandia is feminine. When in Metriaclima the correct spelling is mossambicum ; when in Maylandia it is mossambica •Valid as Metriaclima mossambicum Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011 -- (Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:186 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia mossambica (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia mossambica (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, East Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

ngarae, Metriaclima Miller [T. A.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2021:422, Figs. 2-4 [Zootaxa 5052 (no. 3); ref. 38715] Ngara, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, 10.233397S, 34.106592E. Holotype: PSU 13365. Paratypes: PSU 13366 (14). •Valid as Maylandia ngarae (Miller, Konings & Stauffer 2021). Current status: Valid as Maylandia ngarae (Miller, Konings & Stauffer 2021). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Africa: submerged reefs at Ngara, Mdoka, Chesese and Kaporo, north-western Lake Malawi, Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

nigrodorsalis, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Black [K.] & Konings [A. F.] 2013:120, Figs. 8A-E [Zootaxa 3647 (no. 1); ref. 32704] 12°47.671'S, 34°47.159'W, N'kolongwe, Lake Malawi, Mozambique. Holotype: PSU 4904. Paratypes: AMNH ANH 25777 (2); PSU 4905 (17), 4094 (20), 4096 (20), 4098 (20), 4099 (8). •Valid as Metriaclima nigrodorsalis Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Konings 2016:178 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia nigrodorsalis (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia nigrodorsalis (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, Mozambique. Habitat: freshwater.

nkhunguensis, Metriaclima Ciccotto [P. J.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2011:17, Figs. 8A-C [Zootaxa 2738; ref. 31119] Nkhungu Reef, 12°58.801'S, 34°454.837'E, Mozambique, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 4603. Paratypes: PSU 4604 (5). The gender of Metriaclima is neuter, the gender of Maylandia is feminine. When in Metriaclima the correct spelling is nkhunguense; it is nkhunguensis when in Maylandia. •Valid as Metriaclima nkhunguense Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011 -- (Stauffer et al. 2013:102 [ref. 32704] as nkhunguensis, Konings 2016:61 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia nkhunguensis (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia nkhunguensis (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, East Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

pambazuko, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Black [K.] & Konings [A. F.] 2013:108, Figs. 4A-C [Zootaxa 3647 (no. 1); ref. 32704] 11°49.552'E, 34°56.292'W, Loudo Bay, Lake Malawi, Mozambique. Holotype: PSU 4900. Paratypes: AMNH 257792 (2); PSU 4901 (19), 4902 (19), 4903 (18). •Valid as Metriaclima pambazuko Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Konings 2016:58 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia pambazuko (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013) --see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia pambazuko (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania, southeastern Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

phaeos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:199, Figs. 12-13 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Cobue, Lake Malawi, Mozambique, Africa, depth 1-5 meters. Holotype: PSU 3054. Paratypes: ANSP 176197 (1), MFU 26 (1), PSU 3055 (5), USNM 341923 (1). •Valid as Metriaclima phaeos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:179 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia phaeos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia phaeos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

pulpican, Cynotilapia Tawil [P.] 2002:72, 8 figs. [L'an Cichlidé v. 2; ref. 26903] Membe Point, Maingano, near Likoma Island, Lake Malawi, Likoma, Malawi. Holotype: MNHN 2002-0839. Paratypes (11): MNHN 2002-0831-0841 (11), plus 1 non-type. •Valid as Cynotilapia pulpican Tawil 2002 -- (Tawil 2011:208 [ref. 31667]). •Valid as Metriaclima pulpican (Tawil 2002) -- (Ciccotto et al. 2011:24 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:24 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia pulpican (Tawil 2002) -- see discussion Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia pulpican (Tawil 2002). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

pursus, Pseudotropheus Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 1991:142, Figs. 1, 3-4 [Copeia 1991 (no. 1); ref. 20087] Kanchedza Island, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa, depth 2-3 meters. Holotype: USNM 307339. Paratypes: BMNH 1990.2.12.2-6 (5); MFRU 1 (3), 2 (3); USNM 30740 (12). Correct specific name is purus (meaning clean to reflect the cleaning behavior), pursus is an inadvertent error, Art. 32.5.1 of the Code (Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704]). •Valid as Metriaclima purum (Stauffer 1991) (also seen as pursum) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119] not typical of genus, Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704]). •Valid as Maylandia purus (Stauffer 1991) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286] as pursus). •Synonym of Metriaclima lanisticola (Burgess 1976) -- (Konings 2016:318 [ref. 34521]). •Synonym of Maylandia lanisticola (Burgess 1976) -- see Maylandia. •Synonym of Pseudotropheus lanisticola Burgess 1976. Current status: Synonym of Maylandia lanisticola (Burgess 1976). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Habitat: freshwater.

pyrsonotos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:206, Figs. 23-24 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Nakantenga Island (Maleri Islands), Lake Malawi, Africa, depth 2-4 meters. Holotype: PSU 3062. Paratypes: ANSP 176200 (3), MFU 7 (4), PSU 3063 (8), USNM 341926 (4). •Valid as Metriaclima pyrsonotos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234, 243 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Staffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32703], Konings 2016:21 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:60, 61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

sandaracinos, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:208, Figs. 26-27 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Mpanda Island (Nkudzi Bay), Lake Malawi, Africa, depth 1-3 meters. Holotype: PSU 3064. Paratypes: ANSP 176201-02 (4, 4), MFU 8-9 (4, 4), PSU 3065-66 (7, 7), USNM 341927-28 (4, 4). •Valid as Metriaclima sandaracinos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Albertson et al. 1999:5108 [ref. 25258], Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844]). •Synonym of Metriaclima pyrsonotos Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Konings 2016:56 [ref. 34521]). •Synonym of Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Synonym of Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Habitat: freshwater.

sciasma, Metriaclima Ciccotto [P. J.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2011:14, Fig. 7A-B [Zootaxa 2738; ref. 31119] Magunga, 10°19.344'S, 34°34.849'E, Tanazania, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 4490. Paratypes: AMNH 246002 (2); PSU 4491 (17), 4492 (20), 4493 (20); UMBC 16 (1). •Valid as Metriaclima sciasma (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- (Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32704], Konings 2016:184 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia sciasma (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia sciasma (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, East Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

tarakiki, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Black [K.] & Konings [A. F.] 2013:117, Figs. 7A-C [Zootaxa 3647 (no. 1); ref. 32704] 11°18.380'S. 34°44.791E, Higgs Reef, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Holotype: PSU 4914. Paratypes: AMNH 257796 (2); PNU 4914 (11). •Valid as Metriaclima tarakiki Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013 -- (Konings 2016:58 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia tarakiki (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia tarakiki (Stauffer, Black & Konings 2013). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Higgs Reef and Ngkuyo Island, Lake Malawi, Tanzania. Habitat: freshwater.

thapsinogen, Metriaclima Stauffer [J. R., Jr.], Bowers [N. J.], Kellogg [K. A.] & McKaye [K. R.] 1997:214, Figs. 34-35 [Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia v. 148; ref. 23216] Eccles Reef, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa. Holotype: PSU 3074. Paratypes: ANSP 176205 (2), MFU 30 (2), PSU 3075 (8), USNM 341931 (2). •Valid as Metriaclima thapsinogen Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997 -- (Konings & Stauffer 2006:234 [ref. 28844]). •Valid as Maylandia thapsinogen (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286] as thasinogen). •Synonym of Metriaclima pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- (Konings 2016:56 [ref. 34521]). •Synonym of Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Synonym of Maylandia pyrsonotos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye 1997). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Habitat: freshwater.

usisyae, Metriaclima Li [S.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2016:359, Fig. 3 [Zootaxa 4168 (no. 2); ref. 34737] Usisya, Lake Malawi, Malawi, Africa, 11°14.834'S, 34°13.862'E. Holotype: PSU 12759. Paratypes: PSU. •Valid as Maylandia usisyae (Li, Konings & Stauffer 2016). Current status: Valid as Maylandia usisyae (Li, Konings & Stauffer 2016). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

xanstomachus, Pseudotropheus Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] & Boltz [J. M.] 1989:8, Figs. 1, 2b [Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 102 (no. 1); ref. 16284] Nakantenga Island, Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], Malawi, Africa, depth 3-7 meters. Holotype: USNM 297268. Paratypes: USNM 297269-70 (11, 4) •Valid as Pseudotropheus xanstomachus Stauffer & Boltz 1989 -- (Maréchal 1991:413 [ref. 20944]). •Valid as Metriaclima xanstomachus (Stauffer & Boltz 1989) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997:193 [ref. 23216], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:23 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32703], Konings 2016:64 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia xanstomachus (Stauffer & Boltz 1989) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia xanstomachus (Stauffer & Boltz 1989). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.

xanthos, Metriaclima Ciccotto [P. J.], Konings [A. F.] & Stauffer [J. R., Jr.] 2011:11, Figs. 5A-C [Zootaxa 2738; ref. 31119] Lumbaulo, 11°54.024'S, 34°54.307'E, Mozambique, Lake Malawi. Holotype: PSU 4494. Paratypes: PSU 4495 (5). •Valid as Metriaclima zanthos Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011 -- (Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32703], Konings 2016:183 [ref. 34521]). •Valid as Maylandia xanthos (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011) -- see Maylandia. Current status: Valid as Maylandia xanthos (Ciccotto, Konings & Stauffer 2011). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Lake Malawi, East Africa. Habitat: freshwater.

zebra, Tilapia Boulenger [G. A.] 1899:137, Pl. 12 (fig. 2) [Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1899 (pt 1); ref. 14695] Lake Malawi [Lake Nyasa], southeastern Africa. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1891.12.17.7. See remarks under genus Metriaclima. •Valid as Pseudotropheus zebra (Boulenger 1899) -- (Maréchal 1991:414 [ref. 20944], Fuller et al. 1999:444 [ref. 25838]). •Valid as Metriaclima zebra (Boulenger 1899) -- (Stauffer et al. 1997:193 [ref. 23216], Albertson et al. 1999:5108 [ref. 25258], Stauffer & Kellogg 2001:150 [ref. 25895], Konings & Stauffer 2006:233, 241 [ref. 28844], Ciccotto et al. 2011:1 [ref. 31119], Stauffer et al. 2013:103 [ref. 32703], Konings 2016:20 [ref. 34521], Li et al. 2016:379 [ref. 34737]). •Valid as Maylandia zebra (Boulenger 1899) -- (Ufermann 2001:61 [ref. 30286]). Current status: Valid as Maylandia zebra (Boulenger 1899). Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.