What kind of cichlid is this?

[merc123]

Can anyone tell what this is? I'm pretty sure it's in the Cynotilapia genus but not sure of the specific type, possibly an afra.

Sorry I couldn't get really good pictures because it doesn't like coming out of the "car". It has 3 yellow egg spots on it's anal fin (can't see them in pics). Let me know what you think.

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[SinisterKisses]

Actually, it looks like a Metriaclima zebra type to me.

 

[merc123]

I guess it could be Metriaclima zebra (Ruawre): http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=2598

It's definitely more purple than blue.

 

[Scotty]

I would have to agree this is rather a Cynatilapia species rather than a Metriaclime species. Shape of the body is more slender in the Cyn.
PUT THE CAR ON THE RUBBISH DUMP RATHER THAN IN YOUR TANK???

 

[merc123]

Are you kidding? It's going in the new tank!