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Lamprologus signatus Poll, 1952 |
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photo by
Hagblom, F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 3.5 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; freshwater; pH range: 8; dH range: 10 - 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to the central part of Lake Tanganyika. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Reportedly inhabits deep waters; over soft, muddy bottoms. Feeds on small shrimp. Belongs to the shell-dweller group of cichlids (Ref. 6770). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||