Neolamprologus pulcher
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Perciformes (Perciformes, Also Called the Acanthopteri)
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Neolamprologus
Neolamprologus pulcher
Description
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Characters
Body shape: short and / or deep.
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic. Found in: lakes.
Biology
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).
Max length: 7.2 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; mating system: monogamy; guarders (clutch tenders); parental care: biparental. The eggs are deposited in crevices; the area is defended by males, females, and larger juveniles together. Pairs remain together until one partner dies.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2006-01-31. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial.
References
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.
Felke, M. (1999) Fortpflanzungsverhalten von Neolamprologus 'Daffodil'. DATZ 52(1):10-12.
Kohda, M., Y. Yanagisawa, T. Sato, K. Nakaya, Y. Niimura, K. Matsumoto and H. Ochi (1996) Geographical colour variation in cichlid fishes at the southern end of Lake Tanganyika. Environ. Biol. Fishes 45(3):237-248.
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