| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
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| Commonly occurs over open sand in shallow water but has also been caught at a depth of slightly more than 50 m (Ref. 54528). Feeds on insect larvae that are sifted from the sand (Ref. 5595). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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