| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
12.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs throughout the lake. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: without typical predator habitus; bicuspid outer dentition; shallower chin than Mylochromis ensatus (Ref. 55954).
Coloration: lachrymal stripe present (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Not always seen in sandy areas. Feeds predominantly on small fishes and invertebrates. Occurs singly, males are territorial (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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