Within the group consisting of Protomelas taeniolatus, Ctenopharynx pictus, and Taeniolethrinops praeorbitalis [ILLUSTRATION FOR FIGURE 1 OMITTED], P.
1983) indicate that other species with high [Delta]15N values (Aulonocara sp., Protomelas taeniolatus, Ctenopharynx pictus, Trematocranus placodon) may also selectively feed on benthic invertebrates, suggesting [Delta]15N measurements will prove to be useful in accurately defining feeding strategies and trophic positions among Lake Malawi nearshore fishes.