| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 5 - 126 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Thumbi West Island and the south east arm of Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits moderately deep water over sandy and rocky substrates and feeds on fishes (Ref. 267). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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