Neolamprologus furcifer
Neolamprologus furcifer | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Neolamprologus |
Species: | N. furcifer
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Binomial name | |
Neolamprologus furcifer (Boulenger, 1898)
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Synonyms | |
Lamprologus furcifer Boulenger, 1898 |
Neolamprologus furcifer is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers to live solitatirily in lightless cracks, crevices, caves, etc. where it feed on other organisms that also dwell in that habitat. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade, where it is a highly sought-after species.[2]
References[]
- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Neolamprologus furcifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60582A12372397. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60582A12372397.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Neolamprologus furcifer" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Neolamprologus
- Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger
- Fish described in 1898
- Lamprologini stubs