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Tyrannochromis nigriventer Eccles, 1989 |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: short premaxillary pedicel; less inner tooth rows in oral jaws, and teeth somewhat stouter than T. macrostoma; lower jaw prognathous (Ref. 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Prefers sediment-free rocky habitats in shallow areas. Feeds on fish (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||