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Mylochromis labidodon (Trewavas, 1935) |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Known only from the type specimens taken from Mwaya, Tanzania and Deep Bay, Malawi. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers shallow sandy areas with the bottom covered partly with small rocks and pebbles. Feeds by turning small stones and checking what is underneath (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||