Lamprologus symoensi Poll, 1976
photo by Stiassny, M.L.J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: known only from Lake Kisale and the Kilwezi River (Upemba Lakes region, upper Lualaba, upper Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref. 52248).
Diagnosis:  Description: relatively deep-bodied compared to other riverine Lamprologus; caudal fin rounded; body scales irregularly-sized (as in L. lethops); head and snout relatively short compared to riverine congeners (Ref. 52307). Coloration: brownish; 5-6 vertical bars sometimes visible (Ref. 52307).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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