Lepidiolamprologus Attenuatus
📖 Overview
Very common cichlid of the shallow intermediate habitat . Has been caught at a depth of 25 m . Usually solitary and hovers well above the ground; prefers sand and digs large crater-shaped nests, even when there rocks offering good shelters nearby, a fact that shows that the choice of a nest site can be very revealing of a species ecology . Carnivorous, preys on fish . Also feeds on invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lepidiolamprologus Attenuatus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lepidiolamprologus Attenuatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika and distributed in the southern part of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | laikkuluola-ahven |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lepidiolamprologus Attenuatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 57 records indexed .
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