| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 11.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 9 - 30 m |
| Africa: Lake Victoria. |
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| Caught in open off-shore waters and in a relatively shallow bay. All localities had a mud substrate (Ref. 4983). Fishes from greater depths feed on small crustaceans, especially Caridina sp. and to a lesser degree, on Diptera pupa. Fishes from shallower locality fed on Diptera pupa with considerable quantities of mud ingested (Ref. 558). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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