Mylochromis lateristriga (Günther, 1864)
Basket hap
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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  20.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. More common in the southern portion.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Usually found in shallow sandy and vegetated areas located in sheltered bays. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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