Lethrinops lethrinus (Günther, 1894)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Malawi, upper Shire River and Lake Malombe. Recorded in small perennial rivers on the western shore of Lake Malawi.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow water near river outlets and also common a little upstream in those rivers. Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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