| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
15.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range - 16 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to the southern portion of Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Prefers sand but males need small stones for nest construction which is not common in the genus. Feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 21 May 2018 (B2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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