Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: only known from Lulua River, Kasai River tributary, middle Congo River basin, in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 42034). |
Diagnosis: |
Description: moderately deep-bodied; frontal profile straight to slightly concave; caudal fin rounded (Ref. 52307).
Coloration: body gray; body scales with a reddish-brown centre, more developed in dorsal body parts; males with pale and shiny maculae in dorsal and caudal fins, and some small egg spots in anal fin (Ref. 52307). |
Biology: |
Agamous, ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder (Ref. 52307). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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