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Lethrinops micrentodon
Lethrinops micrentodon (Regan, 1922)

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 18 - 32 m
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to the central and southern Lake Malawi.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurrence of this species might be dependent on the availability of a special type of diatom (Ref. 5595). Feeds mainly on benthic diatoms (Ref. 267).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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