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Placidochromis electra (Burgess, 1979) Deep-water hap |
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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. | |||
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| 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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