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Labeotropheus trewavasae Fryer, 1956 Scrapermouth mbuna |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12; depth range - 15 m, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5652, 5595). | |||
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| Biology: | Scrapes algae off rocks and also takes in small crustaceans and worms (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||