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Gephyrochromis lawsi Fryer, 1957 |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8.5 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Malawi. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs usually at deep levels where the steep, rocky coast ends on the sand. Found over sandy patches in the intermediate habitat. The average depth is about 20 m (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||