Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; more abundant in the southern part of the lake. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Reportedly caught at a depth of 18 m near Rifu Point, in an area consisting of sandy and swampy shores (Ref. 5595). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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