Otopharynx tetraspilus (Trewavas, 1935)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  15.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30
Distribution:  Africa: southern part of Lake Malawi (Ref. 4991); also present in Kamuzu Barrage at Liwonde, upper Shire River (Ref. 37112).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits vegetated shallow waters in sheltered bays. Feeds on algae and small 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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