Neolamprologus Wauthioni
📖 Overview
Shell-dweller , or at least a shell-spawner . Dwarf species . Found over muddy areas; feeds on small invertebrates, like shrimp and insect larvae . Specimens have been caught at a depth of 35 m and in area with many Neothauma shells . Shrimp remnants found in stomach .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Neolamprologus Wauthioni is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neolamprologus Wauthioni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Neolamprologus Wauthioni is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Shell dweller.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs along the coast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates, like shrimp and insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | helmiluola-ahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprologus wauthioni | Poll | 1949 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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