Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
Max. size: |
11.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to the southern part of Lake Tanganyika (south of Toa Islands). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Encountered at greater depths than Lestradea perspicax. Feeds on microorganisms and other very small food particles from the ooze that accumulates in small pockets on the sand floor |
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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