| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 30 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi, Eccles Reef. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mainly found over sand bordering the rocky reef. Feeds on small sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Females mouthbrood eggs (Ref. 6020). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (B1ac(iv)+2ac(iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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