Lamprologus Lethops
📖 Overview
The only blind, depigmented cichlid found in the Congo River rapids . Likely lives between and under rocks; possibly feeds on molluscs; probably a pair-bonding cave spawner .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: cryptopthalmic, i.e. eyes reduced and completely overgrown by tissue .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lamprologus Lethops is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lamprologus Lethops is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lamprologus Lethops is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 4°S - 6°S known from the lower Congo River rapids near Bulu, in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
molluscs; probably a pair-bonding cave spawner (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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