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Placidochromis johnstoni (Günther, 1894) |
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photo by
Zaitsev, O. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Widespread in Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and upper Shire River. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Commonly found in shallow vegetated areas, rarely over rocks. Feeds on invertebrates and frequently moves in small groups in search of food (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||