Pseudotropheus fuscus Trewavas, 1935

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Nkhata Bay and Lion's Cove.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the upper part of the sediment-free rocky habitat, where it remains very close to the rocks. Rarely found below 5 m. Feeds on algae (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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