Lamprologus Speciosus
📖 Overview
Shell-brooding cichlid found in low-density shell areas; greedy eater, feeding mainly on insect larvae . Lives on sandy bottom with snail shells wich are burried in the sand and used as shelter and for depositing the eggs . Found between 5 m and 40 m deep .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lamprologus Speciosus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lamprologus Speciosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lamprologus Speciosus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are deposited in the snail shell that is inhabited by the female. The female guards and ventilates the eggs. Larve emerge after about 10 days and wander between the shells of their parents .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 3 - 60 m, usually 5 - 40 m . Tropical; 23°C - 27°C endemic to Lake Tanganyika, currently only known from the southwestern part of the lake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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