Deep-water habitats deeper than 50 m, associated with subdued light conditions.
Geographic distribution:
Collected in Young's Bay, at Nkhotakota, and along the SW–SE transect north of the
Nankumba Peninsula, Malawi.
Typical adult size:
Deep-water Placidochromis species are generally small, with most remaining under
10 cm standard length.
Special notes:
Placidochromis mbunoides is included in group 4 of the deep-living
Placidochromis assemblage, a set defined by species possessing 8–10 gill rakers. The
deep-water Placidochromis represent a distinct assemblage inhabiting and breeding in
dimly lit depths beyond accessible shallow waters.
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