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Petrochromis trewavasae Poll, 1948 Threadfin cichlid |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, restricted to the southwestern part of the lake (Ref. 46829, 52921). | |||
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| Biology: | Lives in the shallow, rocky habitat; extremely shy; usually found in groups; feeds on algae and has long digestive tract (Ref. 46829). Feeds by scraping rock biocover (Ref. 6770, 46829). Females brood their young in the mouth (Ref. 46829, 86760). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||