| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 5 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Likoma Island (Membe Point), Lake Malawi, Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Observed over rock-sand interface as well as purely rocky habitats. Feeds on attached algae, in the sand substrata, and on plankton (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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