Neolamprologus Cancellatus
📖 Overview
Neolamprologus Cancellatus (Neolamprologus cancellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 7 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 33. Diagnosis: Light brown in color with gridlike stripes on the lateral side of the body. Body shape slender, depth 22.3-25.2% SL. Caudal fin subtruncate. Dorsal fin spines 19-20. Anal fin spines 7-8. Scales in longitudinal line 34-37. Gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch 5-7. Total vertebrae 33 .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Cancellatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 2 - 7 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Tanganyika; found in Wonzye Point, Zambia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Neolamprologus Cancellatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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