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Lamprichthys tanganicanus (Boulenger, 1898) Tanganyika killifish |
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photo by
Melandri, G. |
| Family: | Procatopodidae (African lampeyes), subfamily: Procatopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 12, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to the shore regions of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 27139). Introduced in Lake Kivu (Ref. 107916). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky shores, but also found offshore (4967). 12 cm max TL (Ref. 31267). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||