Deep-water habitat below 50 m, forming part of the
deep-living Placidochromis species flock composed
of bottom-dwelling taxa with predominantly
vertical barring.
Geographic distribution:
Restricted to the southern half of Lake Malawi,
collected at Nkhotakota and along the transect
between Mazinzi and Kadango (SE Arm) in Malawi,
and at Chiwanga Bay in Mozambique.
Special notes:
Originally described within Lethrinops due to overall
resemblance to L. christyi, but lacking the
characteristic lower jaw dentition of that genus.
Currently placed in Placidochromis as part of the
deep-water assemblage.
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