Neolamprologus Ventralis
📖 Overview
Occurs above substrate consisting of sand, detritus and mud; also found in terrace-like edges and recesses in rock faces, between large rocks and in rock failures . Most often seen solitary and at bottom edge of rocky habitat where it meets the sandy/muddy substrate; rarely found in waters shallower than 30 metres . Has been observed at a depth of 60 m; copepods, insect larvae, algae, sand and snail remnants have been found in stomach .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Neolamprologus Ventralis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Ventralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 25; depth range 20 - 60 m . Tropical; 23°C - 27°C endemic to Lake Tanganika, probably lake-wide distribution, but not observed in Zambian waters yet (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Neolamprologus Ventralis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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