Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Reported from Nkudzi, Monkey Bay, Nankumba, Domwe Islands, Otter Point in Lake Malawi. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Northern populations occur in pure rocky habitats and in places with large boulders, while southern populations are found in intermediate habitats and males occupy small caves (Ref. 5595). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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