Neolamprologus Helianthus
📖 Overview
Prefers the shallow, rocky habitat; maintains close contact with rocky substrate; adults do not form schools; omnivorous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Body depth 30.2-33.7% of SL . A lunate, filamentous caudal fin . Caudal peduncle length is 102-114% of its depth . A yellow or orange-yellow body color with V-shaped markings on the preoperculum and operculum .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Helianthus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 7 m . Tropical north of the Lunangwa River, DR Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Neolamprologus Helianthus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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