Placidochromis electra (Burgess, 1979)
Deep-water hap
photo by Reclos, G.J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19; depth range - 15 m
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Likoma Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly found over sand. May be seen in shallower waters but prefers a depth of 7 m. Feeds by collecting stirred-up material like invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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