Lamprologus Meleagris
📖 Overview
Shell-brooding cichlid found in low-density shell areas; greedy eater, feeding mainly on insect larvae . Typical snail inhabiter which uses the snail shells as breeding caves; males are too large to fit into the shell so they merely squirt their sperm into the shell at the opportune time .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lamprologus Meleagris is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lamprologus Meleagris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C endemic to Lake Tanganyika, only known from Bwassa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lamprologus Meleagris.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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