Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed); 10 cm TL (female) |
demersal; depth range - 10 m, |
Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi, restricted to southern part of the lake (Ref. 82798). |
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Inhabits caves; found in rocky habitats; feeds on the droppings of mainly herbivorous species; picks up edible morsels from the substrate; also seems to be attracted to large catfishes, from which it may eat wastes as well (Ref. 5595). Feeds on droppings of cave-dwelling catfish Bagrus meridionalis (Ref. 82798). |
Vulnerable (D2)
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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