Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 |
Africa: widely distributed in Lake Malawi, upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. |
Diagnosis: easily recognised by its compressed head and body (Ref. 55954). |
Lives in vegetated areas in shallow water. Feeds on small fishes, mainly juvenile Utaka or other shoaling species (Ref. 5595). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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