| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Okavango River and upper Zambezi River. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: moderately deep-bodied; strongly differs from S. macrocephalus in the possession of extremely elongated pectoral fin rays that can measure approximately 40% of SL; head and mouth large; frontal profile straight to slightly concave; caudal fin rounded (Ref. 52307).
Coloration: body and head greenish to brownish, often with a flush of gold on dorsal areas; dark dots may be visible in dorsal and caudal fins; anal fin with reddish dots in soft portion; 8 dark vertical bars may be visible on upper body; mid-body occasionally with a dark horizontal band, often along with some dark blotches; throat and belly whitish (Ref. 52307). |
| Biology: |
Very common, occurs in permanent floodplain lagoons and backwaters. Active at night, preying on small fish and insects such as dragonfly nymphs (Ref. 7248). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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