| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi and upper Shire River. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosis: dark oblique band on the lachrymal bone in front of the eye; teeth in outer row well-spaced (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Occurs mainly over sandy and muddy substrates and feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (A2ad) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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