Neolamprologus niger
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Neolamprologus |
Species: | N. niger
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Binomial name | |
Neolamprologus niger (Poll, 1956)
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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
[edit]- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Neolamprologus niger". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60590A12373618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60590A12373618.en.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus niger". FishBase. February 2013 version.