| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
14.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs around rocks and over sandy beaches and feeds mainly on zooplankton, but also takes phytoplankton (Ref. 267). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 (B2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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