| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 1 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the Malagarasi River basin, only known only from the Majamazi River [=Milowesi River], a western affluent of the Ugalla River in Tanzania (Ref. 28906). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 18-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 30-31 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits relatively clear, swift and shallow water with rocky bottom; found near the ground trying to hide between the stones and boulders; probably mouthbrooding (Ref. 28906). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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