| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
14.17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range - 4 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 29-31 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky shores where it is more abundant at gently sloping shores than at steeply sloping shores. Females, non-territorial males and subadults often found foraging in groups. Feeds on plants (Ref. 27668). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 April 2010 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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