| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19; depth range - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Likoma Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Commonly found over sand. May be seen in shallower waters but prefers a depth of 7 m. Feeds by collecting stirred-up material like invertebrates and algae (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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