| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19; depth range - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Description: Head profile from the start of the dorsal fin to tip of the snout slightly convex; lower profile of the head is straight and almost horizontal (Ref. 40899).
Coloration: melanin pattern showing 10 to 11 vertical bars (Ref. 40899), 7 below the dorsal fin (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits several habitats where rocks are found; usually found in caves and cracks of the biotope; feeds on small fishes, mainly small mbuna that live among the rocks (Ref. 5595). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| 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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