Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: known only from Lake Tumba (middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 52248). |
Diagnosis: |
Description: head robust, with a straight to slightly concave frontal profile (Ref. 52307).
Coloration: no silvery spots on body scales; depending on behavioral situation, some irregular dark blotches may be visible on the body (Ref. 52307). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B1ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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