| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
13.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Luongo River (upper Congo River basin) in Zambia (Ref. 27609). |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosis: pharyngeal teeth massive and molariform (Ref. 52307).
Description: body more or less ovoid; moderately deep-bodied; frontal profile slightly concave; snout pointed (Ref. 52307).
Coloration: probably 2 dark longitudinal bars: one at midbody, 2nd directly under dorsal fin; males likely with dark maculae in dorsal, caudal and anal fins; some dark egg spots visible in anal fin; some body scales with a dark center (Ref. 52307). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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