Neolamprologus schreyeni
Neolamprologus schreyeni (Poll, 1974)


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, only observed along the coast of Burundi, but may have a wider distribution (Ref. 46829).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Shy, rock-dwelling species, living deep inside rock crevices; never seen in the open; spend all of their time hiding (Ref. 6770). Usually found at levels deeper than 20 m (Ref. 46829). Lives in the crevices of the sediment-rich rocky biotope; its enlarged molar-shaped teeth indicate a diet of hard substances (Ref. 7343).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 28 February 2025 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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