| Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| 8.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 3 - 15 m, |
| Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5684), specifically in Chinyamwezi and Chinyankwazi Islands (Ref. 5684). |
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| Inhabits the sediment-free rocky habitat and is normally found over large horizontal surfaces (Ref. 5595). It feeds by combing the loose Aufwuchs from the rocks; also feeds on algae and plankton (Ref. 5595). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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