| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Monkey Bay, Mvunguti, Domwe Island and Otter Point in Lake Malawi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in both sediment-rich and sediment-free habitats. Prefers calm waters of sheltered bays. Feeds from the rocks and tears algae from the substrate. Invertebrates have also been recorded from the stomachs (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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