Tropheops tropheops (Regan, 1922)
Tropheops tropheops
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Recorded from Maleri Islands to Chinyamwezi Rocks (Ref. 5595).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs throughout the rocky habitat. In other places, it is mostly found in the sediment-free zone. Typical feeding position is at an angle of about 45° with the horizontal substrate. Nibbles, tears, and wrenches tightly attached algae from the substrate. May feed exclusively on plankton if it is abundant (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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