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Pseudotropheus johannii Eccles, 1973 Bluegray mbuna |
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photo by
Hagblom, F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Masinje Rocks, Cape Ngombo. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Males are brilliant sky blue to dark blue; the colors show a "checkerboard" pattern with alternating light and dark patches; several light-colored "egg spots" on their anal fin; females and juveniles bright yellow-orange in color (Ref. 44091). | |||
| Biology: | Found in rocky habitats of shoreline areas (Ref. 58302). Omnivorous and feed on both plant and animal matter (Ref. 44091). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||