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de Vos, L.
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Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
15.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 20 |
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. |
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Adults are found over sandy bottoms often in pairs. Form schools. Feed on copepods and small shrimps (Ref. 6770). Exhibit biparental mouthbrooding of the young (Ref. 86760). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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