Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
11.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Nabugabo. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow inshore regions of the main lake and the lake ward inlets to the marginal swamps (Ref. 4983); over sand, sand with mud-detritus overlay and deep mud. Feeds on insect larvae (Chironomid & Trichoptera) as well as on plant epidermis (Ref. 558). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (A1ace, B1+2cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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