Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. A deep-water species found along sandy shores. Feeds mainly on invertebrates and also takes diatoms.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Fishbase: Lethrinops macracanthus
IUCN Red List: Lethrinops macracanthus
Cichlid Room Companion: Lethrinops macracanthus