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DeutschNeolamprologus helianthus
| Neolamprologus helianthus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Neolamprologus |
| Species: | N. helianthus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolamprologus helianthus Büscher, 1997 | |
Neolamprologus helianthus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is usually found in shallow, rocky habitats. It never strays far from the rocky substrate. Adults do not appear to form schools. The fish is omnivorous. This species can reach a length of 5.7 centimetres (2.2 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus helianthus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
- Büscher, H.H., 1997. Ein neuer Cichlide aus dem Tanganjikasee: Neolamprologus helianthus (Cichlidae, Lamprologini). Datz 50(11):701–706.
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