Otopharynx tetrastigma
Otopharynx tetrastigma (Günther, 1894)
photo by Adorjan, G.


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 7 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and Upper Shire River (Ref. 4991).
Diagnosis:  Description: outer teeth bicuspid; median pharyngeal teeth enlarged (Ref. 55954).
Biology:  Found in shallow vegetated areas. Feeds on invertebrates such as insect larvae and small crustaceans found in the weedy environment (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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