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Sciaenochromis fryeri Konings, 1993 |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: throughout Lake Malawi, including Taiwan Reef, Chinyankwazi and Chinyamwezi Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 15-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-10. Description: basal head profile straight and almost horizontal (Ref. 40899). Coloration: melanin pattern of 9-12 vertical bars; dark coloration (Ref. 40899). Some preserved males have a bright blaze on the dorsal head surface and a whitish dorsal fin; the vertical-bar pattern on the flanks is only vaguely visible or absent (Ref. 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky coasts of Lake Malawi (Ref. 40899). Feeds on fishes (Ref. 40899). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||