Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 15 - 18 m |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi where it is widely distributed. |
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Most frequently seen over sand but may also occur in the intermediate sand-rock habitat (Ref. 5595). Usually collected from trawl hauls in shallower stations. Feeds on small fish, gastropods, and lamellibranch mollusks (Ref. 267). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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