| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi, upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. Recorded in small perennial rivers on the western shore of Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow water near river outlets and also common a little upstream in those rivers. Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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