Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
20.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 12 m |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in sheltered or relatively undisturbed areas where the bottom is soft mud, sand or shingle (Ref. 4983). Feeds on fish (Ref. 558). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 (C2a(ii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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