| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
32.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in the open water; observed over rocks as well as over open sand; and feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). |
| 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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