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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Neolamprologus Christyi

Neolamprologus christyi Trewavas & Poll, 1952
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rather common in habitats where rocks border larger stretches of sand, normally in water with a depth of less than 10 metres . In captivity, this species is an aggressive cichlid which can be only kept with larger or very active tank mates . Feeds on invertebrates like crustaceans, small mollusks, worms and insect larvae .

Scientific Name
Neolamprologus christyi
Authority
Trewavas & Poll, 1952
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Neolamprologus
Neolamprologus
Species
Neolamprologus Christyi
Neolamprologus christyi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Neolamprologus Christyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Christyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neolamprologus Christyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neolamprologus Christyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs along the southeastern shore of the lake, from Isanga (Zambia) to Kipili (Tanzania)(Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.39
Food Items

invertebrates like crustaceans, small mollusks, worms and insect larvae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
pH Range
7–8.5
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
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas & Poll, 1952

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lamprologus christyi Trewavas & Poll 1952 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .

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