Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
11.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Nabugabo. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs inshore over a variety of substrates, amongst emergent vegetation, over exposed sandy beaches and some distance offshore over a mud bottom (Ref. 4983). Is an omnivorous bottom feeder which preys chiefly on insect larvae (Ref. 558). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (A1ace, B1+2cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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