Lamprologus Symoensi
📖 Overview
Lamprologus Symoensi (Lamprologus symoensi), first described by Poll, 1976 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 6.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lamprologus Symoensi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lamprologus Symoensi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 8°S - 12°S known only from Lake Kisale and the Kilwezi River (Upemba Lakes region, upper Lualaba, upper Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | yläkoskiahven |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lamprologus Symoensi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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