CARES Species Profile: Pseudotropheus williamsi
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid native to Lake Malawi found in very shallow rocky habitats at exposed sites. It feeds on plankton in open water and also takes insect larvae and grazes from rocks.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
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