| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5684). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Large groups of this species occur in the sediment-free rocky habitat; found in the upper part of the reef where the current is strong (Ref. 5595). It feeds from the biocover by picking and nibbling at loose material from the substrate (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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