| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8.5 - 9; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
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| Lives in rather deep water for such small species, specimens having been found as deep as 20 m, although they seem to prefer a range between 5 and 10 m. Swims in the open. Omnivorous, feeds on microorganisms (Ref. 6770). Usually solitary but form temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring (Ref. 7343). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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