| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
11.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: eastern Lake Victoria, Tanzania. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 29-31 |
| Biology: |
Restricted to rocky substrates. Microhabitats of this species range from very gentle to moderately steep slopes. Feeds on chironomid larvae, filamentous Chlorophyta, diatoms and macrophytes. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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