Neolamprologus bifasciatus
| Neolamprologus bifasciatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Neolamprologus |
| Species: | N. bifasciatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolamprologus bifasciatus Büscher, 1993
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Neolamprologus bifasciatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is usually found at depths from 30 to 45 metres (100 to 150 ft) at the bottom edge of the rocky habitat where it meets the sandy and or muddy substrate. It is rarely found in water shallower than this. it is most often seen by itself. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Fermon, Y. (2025). "Neolamprologus bifasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T47956761A47981314. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T47956761A47981314.en. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus bifasciatus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
- Büscher, H. H., 1993. Neolamprologus bifasciatus n. sp.: ein neuer Tanganijkasee-Cichlide (Cichlidae, Lamprologini). D.A.T.Z. 46(6):385–389.