Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
17.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the southeast arm of the lake. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs over the intermediate habitat of rock and sand at a depth of 10 m. Feeds by sifting sand through the gills and retaining the soft invertebrates, such as insect larvae (Ref. 5595). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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