| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is widely distributed. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Coastal species which occurs over sand more than rock. Juveniles inhabit shallow water mostly over sand in mud flats; adults inhabit deeper water and are especially abundant near the rocky slopes. Is omnivorous, but mainly vegetarian (feeds on phytoplankton, algae, and plants) (Ref. 6770). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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