| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 23.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range 4 - 20 m |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the northern and southern parts of the lake. |
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Description: more or less elongated snout; relatively thick lips; very fine unicuspid teeth; stout pharyngeal jaws with molariform dentition (Ref. 55954). |
| Inhabits shallow (Ref. 5709, 55954) inshore waters (Ref. 5709). Frequently seen in vegetated areas; feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans that it locates in the soft substrate (Ref. 5595). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 May 2018 (A2ab) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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