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Neolamprologus pulcher  (Trewavas & Poll, 1952)

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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Cichlidae (Cichlids) > Pseudocrenilabrinae
Etymology: Neolamprologus: Greek, neos = new + Greek,lampros = torch + Greek, lagos = hare (Ref. 45335).

Environment / Climate / Range Ecology

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.3 - 8.5; dH range: 18 - ?.   Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 2059), preferred ?; 3°S - 9°S

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Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5667)

Biology     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

Occurs in sediment-rich regions. Breeds in pairs, with both male and female defending the territory in a joint effort (Ref. 7343). About 20-60 eggs are produced and deposited in crevices (Ref. 36877).

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The eggs are deposited in crevices; the area is defended by males, females, and larger juveniles together. Pairs remain together until one partner dies.

Main reference Upload your references | References | Coordinator : Kullander, Sven O. | Collaborators

Maréchal, C. and M. Poll, 1991. Neolamprologus. p. 274-294. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse, G.G. Teugels and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels; MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 4. (Ref. 5667)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

  Harmless




Human uses

Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
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