Intermediate habitat with relatively sediment-free rocky areas. The species prefers
rockier parts of the intermediate zone rather than heavily sedimented substrates.
Geographic distribution:
Northwestern coast of Lake Malawi, occurring from Mphanga Rocks to Ruarwe.
Sexual dimorphism:
Females are gray-brown and show the same black markings in the fins as males.
Special notes:
This small, elongate mbuna is assigned to the kingsizei group, which comprises species
inhabiting the more rocky and less sediment-rich parts of the intermediate habitat
along the northwestern shore of the lake.
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