Champsochromis caeruleus (Boulenger, 1908)
Champsochromis caeruleus
photo by Hagblom, F.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  32.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi; widespread.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in the open water; observed over rocks as well as over open sand; and feeds on fish (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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