Dimidiochromis kiwinge (Ahl, 1926)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 515.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: widely distributed in Lake Malawi. Also found in Lake Malombe (Ref. 5595).
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Biology:  Usually encountered near rocks (Ref. 267, 55954), but also often forms schools offshore (Ref. 267). A common predator in surface water near the shore (Ref. 267). Feeds on small fishes; the small Utaka and lake sardine, Engraulicypris sardella, are among the favorite items (Ref. 5595). Hunts in pairs or in large groups (Ref. 3817).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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