Cynotilapia axelrodi Burgess, 1976 |
photo by
Dubosc, J. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 2 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Nkhata Bay and Chirombo Point. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in the more rocky areas of this biotope. Feeds mainly on plankton (Ref. 5595). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |