Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20; depth range - 1 m |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika except the southern end. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mostly seen in less than a foot of water, this species is found at the very edge of the pebble or rubble shoreline. Feeds by picking microorganisms from the rock biocover (Ref. 6770). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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