| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 35 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread in the southern part of the lake. Also recorded from Nkhata Bay. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosis: pharyngeal bone normal (Ref. 54524). Some pharyngeal teeth enlarged (Ref. 54524, 55954). Anal fin base 22.9 (22.0-24.3)% SL (Ref. 54524).
Description: short snout; terminal mouth set low on profile (Ref. 54524, 55954). |
| Biology: |
Deep-water species (Ref. 5595, 55954). Inhabits sandy shores; feeds mainly on invertebrates but also takes diatoms (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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