Lethrinops christyi 'South East Arm'

Genus:	Lethrinops
Type locality:	Monkey Bay, Lake Malawi.
Biotope:	Sandy bottom habitats in deeper areas of the lake, where the species is commonly captured by bottom trawling.
Geographic distribution:	Southern parts of Lake Malawi, including the southern arms of the lake.
Typical adult size:	Up to about 18 cm total length.
Sexual dimorphism:	Ripe males develop a blue-grey body coloration with eight prominent dark vertical bars, and dark blue head and fins.
Diet:	Carnivorous. Stomach contents indicate feeding primarily on chironomid larvae.
Breeding:	Maternal mouthbrooder.
Special notes:	Characterized by a very pointed snout and a small terminal mouth. Often confused with similar sand-dwelling species with more slender body shapes.

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