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Neolamprologus caudopunctatus (Poll, 1978) |
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photo by
Terceira, A.C. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to the Zambian shores of Lake Tanganyika. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Hovers above the substrate to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 7343). Needs sand to build its nest. Forms a protecting and warning group of sexually inactive individuals around the breeding community (Ref. 7343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||