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Lethrinops macracanthus Trewavas, 1931 |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 35 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread in the southern part of the lake. Also recorded from Nkhata Bay. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosis: pharyngeal bone normal (Ref. 54524). Some pharyngeal teeth enlarged (Ref. 54524, 55954). Anal fin base 22.9 (22.0-24.3)% SL (Ref. 54524). Description: short snout; terminal mouth set low on profile (Ref. 54524, 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Deep-water species (Ref. 5595, 55954). Inhabits sandy shores; feeds mainly on invertebrates but also takes diatoms (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||