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Lethrinops marginatus Ahl, 1926 Lethrinops rounded head |
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photo by
Nørby, F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Known only from the type specimen taken from the northwestern end of the lake. | |||
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| Biology: | Found over sand in shallow areas. Feeds mainly on soft invertebrates (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||