Lamprologus ornatipinnis

Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates or, sometimes rocky areas. While not a shell dweller like many of its congeners, it does use shells (and possibly rock crevices) for spawning. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

Lamprologus ornatipinnis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lamprologus
Species:
L. ornatipinnis
Binomial name
Lamprologus ornatipinnis
Poll, 1949

References

  1. Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60552A12378828. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60552A12378828.en.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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