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Copadichromis borleyi (Iles, 1960) Haplochromis borleyi redfin |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers rocky areas. Mostly found near very large boulders, but in shallow water large schools congregate at rocky islets on the sand. Feeds on plankton (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||