| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 12 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to the southern half of Lake Tanganyika. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually found in the recesses of the biotope. Feeds on invertebrates found in the biocover or in deep recesses of the substrate (Ref. 7343). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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