| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.30000019073486 - 8.30000019073486 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
Description: interorbital width <25% head length (Ref. 55954).
Coloration: large part of the oblique dorsal band, posterior to the level of the anal fin origin, situated below the upper part of the lateral line (Ref. 55954). |
| Biology: |
Has been observed in different habitats but always near rocks. A piscivore which regularly hunts in packs (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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