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Neolamprologus tretocephalus

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Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Neolamprologus
Species:
N. tretocephalus
Binomial name
Neolamprologus tretocephalus
(Boulenger, 1898)
Synonyms

Lamprologus tretocephalus Boulenger, 1899

Neolamprologus tretocephalus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in sandy areas in the northern half of the lake. It is a predator on molluscs. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Neolamprologus tretocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60587A12373087. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60587A12373087.en.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus tretocephalus". FishBase. February 2013 version.