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Neolamprologus prochilus

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

Lamprologus prochilus Bailey & Stewart, 1977

Neolamprologus prochilus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it is only known to occur in Zambian waters in the southern part of the lake. It is a cave dweller found at depths of from 5 to 40 metres (16 to 131 ft). This species can reach a length of 17 centimetres (6.7 in) TL.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bigirimana, C.; Nzeyimana, L. (2006). "Neolamprologus prochilus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60603A12382148. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60603A12382148.en.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus prochilus". FishBase. February 2013 version.