| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Known only from the type specimens taken from Mwaya, Tanzania and Deep Bay, Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Prefers shallow sandy areas with the bottom covered partly with small rocks and pebbles. Feeds by turning small stones and checking what is underneath (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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