Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
34.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30 |
Africa: widely distributed in Lake Malawi and upper Shire River. |
Diagnosis: snout longer than B. lepturus, and subadults deeper bodied (Ref. 55954).
Coloration: dark band on the lateral line; subadults typically yellow (Ref. 55954). |
Found over muddy bottoms in shallow, sheltered bays. Also occurs over sandy areas off beaches. Juveniles inhabit very shallow sandy shores. Feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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