| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the Luiche River basin in Tanzania (Ref. 28906). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 30-32 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits small and moderate swift running waters; feeds on plant matter; mouthbrooding species (Ref. 28096). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (D2) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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