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Tropheops tropheops (Regan, 1922) |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Recorded from Maleri Islands to Chinyamwezi Rocks (Ref. 5595). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs throughout the rocky habitat. In other places, it is mostly found in the sediment-free zone. Typical feeding position is at an angle of about 45° with the horizontal substrate. Nibbles, tears, and wrenches tightly attached algae from the substrate. May feed exclusively on plankton if it is abundant (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||