| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 15 - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the southern and central parts of the lake. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs over sandy areas (Ref. 5595) and feeds on diatoms (Ref. 5595, 54527). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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