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Petrotilapia genalutea Marsh, 1983 |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 3 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread south of Ruarwe on the western side of the lake and as far north as Makanjila on the eastern side. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow rocky habitats. Feeds by using the teeth to comb loose algae from the substrate (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||