| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8.5 - 9; dH range: 10 - 15 |
| Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
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| Typical mud-dweller which inhabits shallow and deep waters of coastal areas. Feeds on diatoms and microorganisms but also omnivorous. A good community tank fish provided that its companions are of comparable size (Ref. 6770). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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