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Mylochromis lateristriga (Günther, 1864) Basket hap |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. More common in the southern portion. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually found in shallow sandy and vegetated areas located in sheltered bays. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||