| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
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| Often seen with other sand-dwelling cichlids. Although it prefers shallow water, it may penetrate deeper layers as well. Feeds on small scales of fins and peduncle of haplochromines (Maravichromis sp.) (Ref. 5595). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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