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Daffodil Cichlid (Neolamprologus pulcher)
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Daffodil Cichlid (Neolamprologus pulcher) specimen
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Cichlidae

Daffodil Cichlid

Neolamprologus pulcher

Seven Point Two Centimeters Cichlid

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

Neolamprologus pulcher is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. The common names for N. pulcher include daffodil cichlid, fairy cichlid, princess of Zambia and lyretail cichlid. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
7.2 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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