| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 12.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 12 m |
| Africa: Lake Victoria. |
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| Inhabits areas with a hard bottom (sand, shingle or, less frequently, rock). Often found amongst stands of aquatic plants (Ref. 4983). At a size range of 7.5-11.5 cm SL, this species feeds mainly or even exclusively on mollusks. Both bivalves and gastropods are eaten in approximately equal proportions (Ref. 558). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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