Neolamprologus ornatipinnis
| Neolamprologus ornatipinnis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Neolamprologus |
| Species: | N. ornatipinnis
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolamprologus ornatipinnis (Poll, 1949)
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| Synonyms | |
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Lamprologus ornatipinnis | |
Neolamprologus ornatipinnis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it prefers areas with sandy substrates or, sometimes, rocky areas. While not a shell dweller like many of its congeners, it does use shells (and possibly rock crevices) for spawning. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Haambiya, L. (2025). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60552A47197983. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60552A47197983.en. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis". FishBase. February 2013 version.