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Chindongo elongatus (Fryer, 1956) Elongate mbuna |
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photo by
Konings, A |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.52 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi (Ref. 5684). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits the shallow rocky biotope in sediment-free areas. Common around small rocks (Ref. 5595). It feeds by combing loose algae from the biocover (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 (B1a) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||