Placidochromis subocularis (Günther, 1894)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  16.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 15 - 18 m
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Has been observed in the intermediate sand-rock habitat and also over open sand. Feeds on invertebrates which include snails (Ref. 5595). Obtained from trawl hauls collected from a depth range of 15-18 m (Ref. 267).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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