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Lamprologus lemairii Boulenger, 1899 |
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photo by
Plistil, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.30000019073486 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 18 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Is one of the most voracious and predatory species of the genus; unsuited for the aquarium. This species is a non-roamer. It is often seen near rocks, sometimes lying on the floor in the ocean, motionless. Is highly solitary and pairs are seldom seen. Feeds exclusively on fish (Ref. 6770, 54948). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 February 2025 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||