Cheilochromis euchilus (Trewavas, 1935) Malawi thick lip |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in inshore rocky areas all round the lake, where it feeds on insects (Ref. 267). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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