| Common name | Botomu |
| Language | Nyanja |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Malawi |
| Locality | Kasankha and Cape Maclear |
| Ref. | Ambali, A., H. Kabwazi, L. Malekano, G. Mwale, D. Chimwaza, J. Ingainga, N. Makimoto, S. Nakayama, M. Yuma and Y. Kada, 2001 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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