| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range 5 - 30 m |
| Africa: Lake Malawi. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 15-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Melanin pattern showing 9-11 vertical bars; dorsal head profile convex; lower head profile straight and almost horizontal (Ref. 40899). |
| Found in sandy areas (Ref. 40899). Feeds on small cichlids, possibly small invertebrates as well (Ref. 40899). Breeding males protect an area of about 2 meters in diameter with a nest located at its center (Ref. 40899). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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