| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 7 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the eastern shore south of Mozambique border near Masinje. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mainly encountered at around 12 m depth. Feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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