Eastern shore of South East Arm between the Bar and Fort Maguire, Lake Malawi
Biotope:
Primarily associated with Vallisneria beds; during breeding adults
move to intermediate habitat where males in breeding dress are
most frequently observed.
Geographic distribution:
Lake-wide distribution.
Typical adult size:
Average adult size about 15 cm total length.
Diet:
Invertebrate feeder; picks insects and crustaceans from among aquatic
plants. Pharyngeal bones bear stout, blunt teeth.
Breeding:
Breeding males construct a spawning pit beneath a small overhanging
rock; bower building has been observed at Nankoma Island.
Special notes:
Specimens from Nankoma Island have been exported under the name
“Haplochromis Golden Mola”.
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