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Melanochromis vermivorus Trewavas, 1935 Purple mbuna |
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photo by
O'Brien, S. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.9 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi (Ref. 5663, 89864). | |||
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| Biology: | Forms schools (Ref. 4364). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||