Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30; depth range - 20 m, |
Distribution: |
Africa: occurs throughout Lake Malawi. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs over open sand and feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Solitary specimens usually seen over soft and muddy bottoms. Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 40898). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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