| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 7 m |
| Africa: Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and Upper Shire River (Ref. 4991). |
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Description: outer teeth bicuspid; median pharyngeal teeth enlarged (Ref. 55954). |
| Found in shallow vegetated areas. Feeds on invertebrates such as insect larvae and small crustaceans found in the weedy environment (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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