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Nyassachromis boadzulu (Iles, 1960) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Boadzulu Island and White Rock (south-east arm of Lake Malawi). | |||
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| Biology: | Often found in shallow water over open sand floors; also found near small rocks and rubble on the bottom (Ref. 5595). Feeds exclusively on zooplankton (Ref. 267). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (A2d; B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||