| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 9 - 23 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in relatively exposed areas with a mud bottom (Ref. 4983). Feeds on the pupae of chironomid flies (which occur in dense aggregates), and apparently feeds away from the bottom (Ref. 6708). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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