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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui

Lepidiolamprologus hecqui Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lepidiolamprologus hecqui
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Lepidiolamprologus
Lepidiolamprologus
Species
Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui
Lepidiolamprologus hecqui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui is currently being compiled.

🌍 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 where it is widely distributed.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
7.4–8.4
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lamprologus haecquii Boulenger 1899 Synonym
Lamprologus hecqui Boulenger 1899 Synonym
Neolamprologus hecqui Boulenger 1899 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .

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