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The Deepwater lamprologus (Lepidiolamprologus profundicola) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Description
The deepwater lamprologus is a predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, light-grey body with dark markings and a large mouth. It is usually solitary, lives among rocks and does not roam the wide open sandy bottoms. As an ambush piscivore it hunts small fishes and larger invertebrates. As a substrate spawner it lays its eggs in a cavity or crevice and the pair guards the brood. The species is one of the larger rock-dwelling predatory cichlids of the lake and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deepwater lamprologus?
The Deepwater lamprologus has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large rock-dwelling fish eater of Lake Tanganyika; substrate brooder that guards the clutch.
Where does the Deepwater lamprologus live?
The Deepwater lamprologus lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; rocky zones.
How big does the Deepwater lamprologus get?
The Deepwater lamprologus grows to a maximum of about 31 cm.
Is the Deepwater lamprologus dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepwater lamprologus is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deepwater lamprologus edible?
The Deepwater lamprologus is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Lepidiolamprologus
More from the family Cichlidae
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