Chindongo socolofi (Johnson, 1974) Pindani |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 4 - 10 m, | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi in Mozambique (Ref. 5684). Probably introduced in Otter Point and Thumbi West Island in Malawi (Ref. 5684). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shallow areas, mostly over sand but territorial males stay close to rocks (Ref. 5595). It feeds from the biocover on the rock and sand (Ref. 5595). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |