| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Afdera [= Afrera or Giulietti], Danakil Depression, in northern Ethiopia (Ref. 85754). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-10; Vertebrae: 27. Lower pharyngeal bone short. Pharyngeal teeth in adult including a group of enlarged, flattened teeth. Scales of chest and belly very small, non-imbrication but contiguous. Scales of flank with rugose calculi in the exposed part. Scales on cheek in 2 or 3 series. No micro-branchiospines. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 May 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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