Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Boadzulu Island and White Rock (south-east arm of Lake Malawi). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Often found in shallow water over open sand floors; also found near small rocks and rubble on the bottom (Ref. 5595). Feeds exclusively on zooplankton (Ref. 267). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (A2d; B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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