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Tropheops novemfasciatus (Regan, 1922) |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs along the coast of Monkey Bay to Nkopola (Ref. 5595). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow areas in sheltered bays. Stays mainly in the upper 4 m and lives close to small rocks and vegetation. Feeds on loose algae taken from plant leaves (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||