| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.80000019073486; dH range: 10 - 18; depth range 3 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs over sandy bottoms in rather shallow water (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (A2a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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