Neolamprologus niger
| Neolamprologus niger | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Neolamprologus |
| Species: | N. niger
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolamprologus niger (Poll, 1956)
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| Synonyms | |
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Lamprologus niger Poll, 1956 | |
Neolamprologus niger is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only found along the northern shores. It is a crevice-dweller and feeds on molluscs. This species reaches a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Haambiya, L. (2025). "Neolamprologus niger". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60590A47201796. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60590A47201796.en. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus niger". FishBase. February 2013 version.