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Neolamprologus niger

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Neolamprologus niger
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Neolamprologus
Species:
N. niger
Binomial name
Neolamprologus niger
(Poll, 1956)
Synonyms

Lamprologus niger Poll, 1956

Neolamprologus niger is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only found along the northern shores. It is a crevice-dweller and feeds on molluscs. This species reaches a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Neolamprologus niger". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60590A12373618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60590A12373618.en.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus niger". FishBase. February 2013 version.