Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
7.95 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 10 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi (Ref. 26078, 89864). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky habitats and feeds primarily on loose attached algae (Ref. 26078). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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