Neolamprologus modestus

Neolamprologus modestus

Twelve Centimeters Cichlid

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Neolamprologus modestus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it lives on rocky substrates in the southern portion of the lake. It breeds in areas with sandy substrates. Generally eating small snails, it also specializes on eating the eggs of Lamprichthys tanganicanus, a species of killifish.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Neolamprologus
Maximum length: 12 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the south end of Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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