Chindongo ater (Stauffer, 1988)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  8.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 3 - 15 m,
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5684), specifically in Chinyamwezi and Chinyankwazi Islands (Ref. 5684).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the sediment-free rocky habitat and is normally found over large horizontal surfaces (Ref. 5595). It feeds by combing the loose Aufwuchs from the rocks; also feeds on algae and plankton (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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