| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Africa: Lake George and Kazinga Channel (and probably Lake Edward as well). |
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| Commonly found in muddy bays and near papyrus fringed shorelines, but rarely encountered in open waters (Ref. 4983). The presence of plant and other organic debris, together with dipteran larvae in the stomach suggests bottom feeding, possibly insectivorous habits (Ref. 558). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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