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Lethrinops auritus (Regan, 1922) Golden sand-eater |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Common in the southern part. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters with muddy bottoms in sheltered bays. Feeds on small invertebrates, and also on zooplankton and occasionally diatoms (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||