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Cichliformes (Cichlids, convict blennies) >
Cichlidae (Cichlids) > Pseudocrenilabrinae
Etymology: Nyassachromis: From lake Nyassa + Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Trewavas.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecología
; agua dulce demersal; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 13614); 14°S - 15°S
Africa: Endemic to Monkey Bay in Lake Malawi.
Tamaño / Peso / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 15.0 cm TL macho / no sexado; (Ref. 5595)
Occurs over sandy vegetated areas in shallow water. Forms small schools in midwater. Feeds on plankton in the open water (Ref. 5595).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Madurez | Reproducción | Puesta | Huevos | Fecundidad | Larva
Maréchal, C., 1991. Nyassachromis. p. 300-302. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse, G.G. Teugels and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels; MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 4. (Ref. 4990)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Pesquerías: comercial; Acuario: Comercial
Herramientas
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