| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 5 - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi (Ref. 5663, 26078). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This species is found over large rocks and slabs at depths ranging from 5 to 12 meter (Ref. 26078). It reportedly feeds on filamentous algae (Ref. 26078). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 (B1a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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