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Champsochromis caeruleus (Boulenger, 1908) |
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photo by
Hagblom, F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 32.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in the open water; observed over rocks as well as over open sand; and feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||