| Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Lepidiolamprologus |
| Species: | L. attenuatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus (Steindachner, 1909) | |
Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika preferring areas with sandy substrates in which it digs crater-shaped nests. This species is carnivorous preying on fishes. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ↑ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60559A12379380. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60559A12379380.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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