Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
17.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30 |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs all around the lake. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Usually seen over rocky areas. Feeds on cichlid fry or larvae as its very special diet (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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