| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 10 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread on most rocky shores. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits very shallow, rocky biotopes. Feeds by using the tricuspid teeth and large mouth to feed from the sediment-free biocover (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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