| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.06 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 5 - 20 m, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: known from the Burundi shore of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 103921). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in rocky habitats; feeds on algae; cave brooder that selects tiny holes in substrate as nesting sites (Ref. 46829). Forms temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring (Ref. 7343). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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