Nyassachromis
microcephalus
(Trewavas, 1935)
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Family:
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Cichlidae
(Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
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Order:
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Perciformes
(perch-likes)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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15.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5595) |
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Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.4 – 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30
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Climate: |
tropical; 23 – 27°C; 14°S - 15°S |
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Importance:
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aquarium: commercial |
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
http://www.ccfishery.net
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Africa: Endemic to Monkey Bay in Lake Malawi.
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Biology: |
Occurs over sandy vegetated areas in shallow water. Forms small schools in midwater. Feeds on plankton in the open water (Ref. 5595).
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Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC) (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
Kullander, Sven O.
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