| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15 |
| Africa: endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi, between Fort Maguire and Masinje. |
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| Tends to hide in caves. Feeds on small sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Aquarium keeping: many females for one male; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539). |
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Vulnerable (VU) (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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