| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
13.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Are semi-pelagic roamers known to feed mainly on microorganisms. They inhabit shallow, sandy bottoms often in aggregation (Ref. 6770). Females brood their young in the mouth (Ref. 86760). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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