| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: short premaxillary pedicel; less inner tooth rows in oral jaws, and teeth somewhat stouter than T. macrostoma; lower jaw prognathous (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Prefers sediment-free rocky habitats in shallow areas. Feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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