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Dimidiochromis compressiceps (Boulenger, 1908) Malawi eyebiter |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: widely distributed in Lake Malawi, upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosis: easily recognised by its compressed head and body (Ref. 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Lives in vegetated areas in shallow water. Feeds on small fishes, mainly juvenile Utaka or other shoaling species (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||