| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to the south and north ends of Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found over rocks at preferred depths of 0 to at least 30 m. Have been observed feeding on crabs and from the sediment on the rocks (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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