Ectodus descampsii
Ectodus descampsii Boulenger, 1898
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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  10.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika; widespread.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Gregarious; found over coarse sand bottoms. Feeds on microorganisms, diatoms and algae (Ref. 6770).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2025 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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