"Kenyi"

[Mbuniac]

Is the correct name for the kenyi "Maylandia" or "Merticlima" lombardoi?
Thanks, Sam

[tom]

Hi Sam

I guess it depends on who you ask. Within a Kuhnian "normal science" community, the reply will likely be "Maylandia." M. Oliver clearly explains why:
http://malawicichlids.com/mw01012.htm

[StructureGuy]

Or you could read a recent article in the Cichlid News and they will clearly say explain why Metriaclima is the correct name.

Kevin
(I just wish they would decide. I couldn't care less myself, I just thought I'd give the opposition equal time.)

[SGypsyMermaid]

i always just refer to them as pseudotropheus/maylandia/metriclima kennyi/lombardoi aka mbuna bunnies! :P

[jonah]

They're Maylandia, because I say so. 8)

Can you tell I'm a Dad? :wink:

That's my answer for any question. :D

[Mbuniac]

That's what I like, a unanimous answer. Our local IFS has never had anything but "assorted African Cichlids". First time they have ever actually labled one it was "Metriclima lombardoi". I disagreed with them and said it was Maylandia. I don't think I'll push it any farther, but I still say it's Maylandia.
Thanks guys, Sam

[Mbuniac]

P.S.
Tom,
Thanks, that was a good article.
Sam