Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 9 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits off-shore areas with a mud bottom (Ref. 4983). The stomach and intestine of specimens which were examined consisted of blue-green algae, diatoms and smaller quantities of green algae; in some fishes a few fragments of crustaceans and insect larvae were found (Ref. 558). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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