Shallow habitats, typically over sandy substrates between about
3–25 m depth; also reported from very shallow intermediate habitat
at Chitande Island.
Geographic distribution:
Reported from Chitande Island, Mbowe, and Kande Island.
Typical adult size:
Approximately 12 cm total length.
Special notes:
This species is described as lacking body markings and is considered
largely unfamiliar to aquarists. It can be distinguished from other
similarly nondescript utaka by yellow anal and pelvic fins; the name
is explained as meaning “yellow hand”. Subadults, or a closely similar
form, have been noted in very shallow water.
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