Tropheops novemfasciatus (Regan, 1922)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs along the coast of Monkey Bay to Nkopola (Ref. 5595).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow areas in sheltered bays. Stays mainly in the upper 4 m and lives close to small rocks and vegetation. Feeds on loose algae taken from plant leaves (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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