Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
16.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 3 - 9 m |
Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sheltered gulfs and bays where the substrate is either soft mud or sand and shingle. A few specimens were from exposed beaches and from deeper water (10.5-12 m) near off-shore islands (Ref. 4983). Feeds on fishes and insects (Ref. 558). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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