Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8 |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Chitende Island, Lake Malawi. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found over sand in intermediate habitats where rocks are lying over sand. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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