| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 15 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Lake Victoria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in off-shore areas with a mud bottom (Ref. 4983). The specimens which were examined contained large quantities of blue-green algae and diatoms and smaller amounts of other plant material. Fragmentary remains of Diptera larvae were found in some specimens (Ref. 558). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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