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Trematocranus microstoma Trewavas, 1935 Haplochromis placodon pointed head |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 23.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 4 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the northern and southern parts of the lake. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: more or less elongated snout; relatively thick lips; very fine unicuspid teeth; stout pharyngeal jaws with molariform dentition (Ref. 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow (Ref. 5709, 55954) inshore waters (Ref. 5709). Frequently seen in vegetated areas; feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans that it locates in the soft substrate (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 May 2018 (A2ab) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||