Neolamprologus Nigriventris
📖 Overview
Found in the intermediate habitat, which consists of a sandy bottom with numerous rocks . Occurs at depths from 15 to 45 metres and maintains close contact with rocky substrate . Crustaceans, insect larvae, copepods, snail fragments, algal strands and sand grains were found in stomach . Highly developed lateral line system as an optimized method of prey detection .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Neolamprologus Nigriventris is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Nigriventris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Neolamprologus Nigriventris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Neolamprologus Nigriventris is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 25; depth range 15 - 46 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs along the southwestern coast of the lake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | mustavatsaviiriahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprologus nigriventris | Büscher | 1992 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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