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Mylochromis formosus (Trewavas, 1935) |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs throughout the lake. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Description: without typical predator habitus; bicuspid outer dentition; shallower chin than Mylochromis ensatus (Ref. 55954). Coloration: lachrymal stripe present (Ref. 55954). | |||
| Biology: | Not always seen in sandy areas. Feeds predominantly on small fishes and invertebrates. Occurs singly, males are territorial (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||