Neolamprologus Pectoralis
📖 Overview
This species is not very colorful . Lives in the intermediate habitat, which is characterized by a sandy bottom with numerous rocks; maintains close contact with rocky substrate; ventral part of body remains just few millimeters above substrate while fish follows contours of rock; rare cichlid; occurs at dephts deeper than 15 m; highly developed lateral line system for prey detection . Crustaceans, insect larvae, copepods, snail fragments, plant material and sand grains found in stomach .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Neolamprologus Pectoralis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Pectoralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 25; depth range 15 - 45 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
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprologus pectoralis | Büscher | 1991 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Neolamprologus Pectoralis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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