Neolamprologus tretocephalus
| Neolamprologus tretocephalus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Neolamprologus |
| Species: | N. tretocephalus
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| Binomial name | |
| Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Boulenger, 1898)
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| Synonyms | |
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Lamprologus tretocephalus Boulenger, 1899 | |
Neolamprologus tretocephalus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is found in sandy areas in the northern half of the lake. It is a predator on molluscs. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References
- ^ Fermon, Y. (2025). "Neolamprologus tretocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T60587A47201611. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T60587A47201611.en. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neolamprologus tretocephalus". FishBase. February 2013 version.