Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
11.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria and the Victoria Nile. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits exposed littoral zones (Ref. 4983). The stomachs of the specimens which were examined contained fragments of plant tissue and numerous epiphytic algae (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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