Ectodus descampsii

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Family:	Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:	10.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika; widespread.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Gregarious; found over coarse sand bottoms. Feeds on microorganisms, diatoms and algae (Ref. 6770).
IUCN Red List Status:	Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2025 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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