Neolamprologus wauthioni

Scientific name: Neolamprologus wauthioni Poll, 1949

Neolamprologus wauthioni is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and a pH of 8.6. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Neolamprologus wauthioni care at a glance

Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)
pH
8.6
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Shell-dweller. Found over muddy areas. Feeds on small invertebrates, like shrimp and insect larvae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neolamprologus wauthioni
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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