| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range 30 - 140 m |
| Africa: Endemic to the southern part of Lake Malawi. |
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Diagnosis: pharyngeal teeth fine, some enlarged; caudal peduncle depth 12.7 (11.5-13.7)% SL; head length 37.1 (35.8-38.6)% SL (Ref. 54524, 55954).
Description: relatively deep-bodied (Ref. 55954). |
| Occurs in open sandy areas at depths and feeds on insect larvae and other soft invertebrates (Ref. 5595). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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