| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.71 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.64 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range 2 - 7 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika; found in Wonzye Point, Zambia (Ref. 56628). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 7-8; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 33-33. Diagnosis: Light brown in color with gridlike stripes on the lateral side of the body. Body shape slender, depth 22.3-25.2% SL. Caudal fin subtruncate. Dorsal fin spines 19-20. Anal fin spines 7-8. Scales in longitudinal line 34-37. Gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch 5-7. Total vertebrae 33 (Ref. 56628). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the shallow (2-7 m depth), rocky bottom (Ref. 56628). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 February 2025 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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