Lamprologus signatus Poll, 1952
photo by Hagblom, F.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 3.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; freshwater; pH range: 8; dH range: 10 - 12
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to the central part of Lake Tanganyika.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reportedly inhabits deep waters; over soft, muddy bottoms. Feeds on small shrimp. Belongs to the shell-dweller group of cichlids (Ref. 6770).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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