Deep-water zones below about 50 m, where light levels are markedly reduced.
Geographic distribution:
Lake Malawi
Typical adult size:
Deep-water Placidochromis are predominantly small, with most species remaining under 10 cm standard length.
Special notes:
This species is part of the deep-water Placidochromis assemblage that occurs beyond
accessible shallow habitats and is associated with life and reproduction in dimly lit depths.
In Hanssens’ grouping of deep-living Placidochromis, it is placed in group 4 and is
separated from other members of that group by a relatively longer snout.
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