| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: known only from two localities in the Malagarasi River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 5-6; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 31-32. Caudal fin enlarged, rounded and paddle-shaped (Ref. 50569). |
| Biology: |
Gut contents included some detritus, freshwater shrimps, ostracods, and soft bodies of snails (Ref. 50569). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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