Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
16.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15, |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi (Karonga to Monkey Bay)(Ref. 4979) and Lake Malombe (Ref. 94785) in Malawi. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits inshore waters and feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 267). Mouthbrooder (Ref. 94785). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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