Neolamprologus brichardi
Neolamprologus brichardi (Poll, 1974)
Neolamprologus brichardi
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/D. Terver


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 9; dH range: 9 - 19
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Plankton feeder (Ref. 54948). Breeding pair establishes its territory which is defended in a joint effort (Ref. 7343). Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2025 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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