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Sciaenochromis psammophilus Konings, 1993 Electric blue kande |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 15-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Melanin pattern showing 9-11 vertical bars; dorsal head profile convex; lower head profile straight and almost horizontal (Ref. 40899). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sandy areas (Ref. 40899). Feeds on small cichlids, possibly small invertebrates as well (Ref. 40899). Breeding males protect an area of about 2 meters in diameter with a nest located at its center (Ref. 40899). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||