Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs over sandy bottoms. Forms schools. Feeds on copepods and small shrimps (Ref. 6770). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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