| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8; dH range: 10 - 20; depth range 6 - 30 m |
| Africa: Endemic to Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi. Introduced to Namalenje Island. |
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| Inhabits the sediment-rich regions and is often found over sandy and muddy patches between rocks. Abundant in waters > 10 m (Ref. 6256). Feeds by brushing the loose algae from the rocks and also on plankton in open water (Ref. 5595). Aggressive males exhibit territoriality over sand-dug nests. Females, juveniles and non-territorial adult males occur singly or in small groups (Ref. 6256). All males have only one eggspot on the anal fin (Ref. 47814). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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