Sediment-rich habitats, including vegetated biotopes and areas with
sediment-covered rocks.
Geographic distribution:
Northwestern coast from Usisya to Ngara, and eastern shoreline
between the Ruhuhu River (Tanzania) and Mbweca (Mozambique).
Diet:
Feeds in typical Tropheops fashion by tearing filamentous algae from
the substrate, including both plant leaves and rocks.
Aggression:
Males defend territories among sediment-covered rocks in the
vicinity of aquatic plants.
Special notes:
Resembles Tropheops novemfasciatus and was previously misidentified
as that species in early collections. Despite its extensive range,
geographical variation is minimal.
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