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Scientific Name Sciaenochromis benthicola  Konings, 1993
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Type Locality Kaporo, Malawi, east Africa.
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Size 140mm or 5.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Africa: Lake Malawi.
African Waters, Zambesi, Malawi (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Feeding Sciaenochromis are piscivores (fish-eaters)in the wild but will eat prepared foods in the aquarium. User data.
Breeding Mouthbrooder.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference The Cichlids Yearbook v. 3, pp 35, Figs.
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Last Update 2013 Sep 14 10:38 (species record created: 2013 Apr 07 20:21)