| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 2 m |
| Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi. |
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Diagnosis: clearly prognathous lower jaw; 10-12 gill-rakers on lower part of outer arch (Ref. 55954). |
| Occurs in shallow water (Ref. 5595, 55954) and prefers sandy bottoms, also with vegetation (Ref. 5595). Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates (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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