Rhamphochromis lucius
Rhamphochromis lucius Ahl, 1926


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs at Langenburg and Monkey Bay.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in the open water but is usually caught in deep levels. Piscivorous, Readily caught using Usipa (Engraulicypris sardella) as bait (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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