| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
12.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria and probably the Victoria Nile. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits various areas (exposed beaches, dense plant stands near rocky shores) with hard substrates of sand, rocks or shingle (Ref. 4983). Feeds mainly on insect larvae (Diptera, probably chironomids); also snails and ostracods (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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