| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 18 - 32 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to the central and southern Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurrence of this species might be dependent on the availability of a special type of diatom (Ref. 5595). Feeds mainly on benthic diatoms (Ref. 267). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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