Inhabits the upper part of the sediment-free rocky habitat. Found mostly on exposed rocky shores with a mean depth of 5 m. Feeds by combing loose strands of algae from the biocover .
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Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 11°S - 12°S Endemic to Chisumulu Island in Lake Malawi.
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Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
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