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Etymology: Neolamprologus: Greek, neos = new + Greek,lampros = torch + Greek, lagos = hare (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30; depth range 25 - 35 m (Ref. 93978). Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 12468), preferred ?; 7°S - 9°S
Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs on the western and eastern coast of the lake (Ref. 46829).
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 6.7 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 93978)
Occurs in the rocky habitat (Ref. 46829, 93978), at a depth of 25-35 m (Ref. 93978).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Büscher, H.H., 1989. Ein neuer Tanganjika-Cichlide aus Zaire. Neolamprologus marunguensis n. sp. (Cichlidae, Lamprologini). D.A.T.Z. 42(12):739-743. (Ref. 93978)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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