| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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