Eclectochromis ornatus (Regan, 1922)
Eclectochromis ornatus
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  18.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.39999961853027; dH range: 7 - 30
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Diagnosis:  Diagnosis: 12-13 lower gill-rakers; lips uniformely swollen all along the jaw's edges (Ref. 55954).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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