Petrotilapia tridentiger Trewavas, 1935

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 10 - 15
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread on most rocky shores.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits very shallow, rocky biotopes. Feeds by using the tricuspid teeth and large mouth to feed from the sediment-free biocover (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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