| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.52 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5684). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits the shallow rocky biotope in sediment-free areas. Common around small rocks (Ref. 5595). It feeds by combing loose algae from the biocover (Ref. 5595). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 (B1a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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