Deep-water habitat below 50 m, forming part
of the deep-living Placidochromis species flock
composed mainly of small bottom-dwelling species
adapted to subdued light conditions.
Geographic distribution:
Known only from “Mnema III”,
Lake Malawi, Malawi.
Special notes:
Member of Hanssens’ deep-water group 5,
comprising species with 11–13 gill rakers
and a melanin pattern consisting solely of vertical bars.
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