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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Neolamprologus Devosi

Neolamprologus devosi Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neolamprologus Devosi (Neolamprologus devosi), first described by Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Neolamprologus devosi
Authority
Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Caudal fin enlarged, rounded and paddle-shaped .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Devosi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from two localities in the Malagarasi River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm
Dorsal Spines
18
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
6
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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