Neolamprologus niger

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]

Neolamprologus niger

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Neolamprologus
Species:
N. niger
Binomial name
Neolamprologus niger
(Poll, 1956)
Synonyms

Lamprologus niger Poll, 1956

References

  1. Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Neolamprologus niger". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60590A12373618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60590A12373618.en.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Neolamprologus niger" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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