| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 7 - 75 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic and of widespread occurrence in Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: habitus of typical predator; gape inclination of mouth of about 45°; sharp unicuspid teeth, also in small specimens (8.5cm SL) (Ref. 55954).
Coloration: melanin pattern with horizontal bands; well-marked mid-lateral band on posterior part of body, absent or represented by a series of spots in the anterior part, not reaching the head; dorso-lateral band also broken in a series of spots (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in small groups over shallow sandy substrates (Ref. 267). Hunts in pairs or in large groups (Ref. 3817). |
| 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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