科: Cichlidae
红马面为慈鲷科鱼类，有主见但空间充足时可控，原生分布于非洲马拉维湖。聪明鱼，会重排造景、认得主人，也会惩罚光秃拥挤的缸。成体约 8.5–12.4 cm，单养、成对或小后宫，切忌拥挤，适宜水温 24–26 °C。过滤要强，石头要堆。
Protomelas taeniolatus, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to Lake Malawi, Africa. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.5–12.4 cm. Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 24–26 °C at pH 6–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.