| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.19999980926514; dH range: 10 - 30 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi; reported from in Chipoka, Maleri Islands, Nkhomo, and Usisya. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in areas with scattered rocks on a sandy bottom. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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