| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8.5; dH range: 12 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: south of Lake Malawi (Ref. 4991). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Normally seen in midwater, over rocks or sand. Feeds on the eggs of other cichlids (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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