Labidochromis caeruleus is a species of cichlid endemic to the central western coastal region of Lake Malawi in East Africa.

A naturally occurring yellow-coloured variant from Lion's Cove is one of the most popular cichlids amongst aquarium hobbyists.

This species, like the Astatotilapia burtoni, is a maternal mouthbrooder, meaning the eggs are carried, hatch, and develop in the mother's mouth (buccal cavity), for about three weeks.

This fish is more suited to an African lake cichlid community consisting of other Malawi species.

In an aquarium setting, their natural habitat of rocks and caves should be emulated with a sandy substrate.