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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lepidiolamprologus Meeli

Lepidiolamprologus meeli Poll, 1948
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Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Lepidiolamprologus meeli
Authority
Poll, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °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 Meeli
Lepidiolamprologus meeli

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lepidiolamprologus Meeli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lepidiolamprologus Meeli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lepidiolamprologus Meeli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Typical shell-dwellers.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 5°S - 8°S Endemic to Katibili Bay, Lake Tanganyika.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
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
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1948

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