| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
15.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs on exposed wave-washed beaches where the substrate is of sand, rock, or shingle. A few records were from more sheltered areas (Ref. 4983). Most of the specimens which were examined contained either macerated plant tissue or a mixture of plant tissue and insect fragments (Ephemeroptera larvae) (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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