Five-barred Lamprologus
📖 Overview
Rock-dweller . Occurs in the intermediate habitat . Caught at depths between 1 and 10 m; average depth is 5.15 m . Feeds mostly from the sandy substrate in areas characterized by small rock and pebbles . Its prey consists of invertebrates that live in the sand . Eats insect larvae and crustaceans , but also feeds on snails . Has strong teeth on the lower pharyngeal bone, typical of a snail-crushing cichlid .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Five-barred Lamprologus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Five-barred Lamprologus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Five-barred Lamprologus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Five-barred Lamprologus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.6 - 8.0; dH range: 8 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 3°S - 6°S endemic to the northern half of Lake Tanganyika (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
snails (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Five-barred Lamprologus |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | siniseepra-ahven |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятиполосый лампрологус-зебра |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprologus tretocephalus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Neolamprologus tetrocephalus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 26 records indexed .
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