The Striped lamprologus (Lamprologus signatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The striped lamprologus is a small cichlid from Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, light-brown body with dark longitudinal stripes, to which the name refers. It is a shell-dweller: it lives over sandy bottoms and uses empty snail shells as shelter and breeding site. It hunts small zooplankton and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is known from the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped lamprologus?
The Striped lamprologus has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Striped lamprologus live?
The Striped lamprologus lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Striped lamprologus get?
The Striped lamprologus grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Striped lamprologus dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped lamprologus is harmless to humans.
Is the Striped lamprologus edible?
The Striped lamprologus is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lamprologus
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