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Neolamprologus bifasciatus

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Neolamprologus bifasciatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Neolamprologus
Species:
N. bifasciatus
Binomial name
Neolamprologus bifasciatus
Büscher, 1993

Neolamprologus bifasciatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is usually found at depths from 30 to 45 meters at the bottom edge of the rocky habitat where it meets the sandy and or muddy substrate. It is rarely found in water less than 30 meters deep. it is most often seen by itself. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus bifasciatus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
  • Büscher, H. H., 1993. Neolamprologus bifasciatus n. sp.: ein neuer Tanganijkasee-Cichlide (Cichlidae, Lamprologini). D.A.T.Z. 46(6):385–389.