Neolamprologus cancellatus Aibara, Takahashi & Nakaya, 2005

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  5.71 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.64 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; depth range 2 - 7 m,
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika; found in Wonzye Point, Zambia (Ref. 56628).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 7-8; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 33-33. Diagnosis: Light brown in color with gridlike stripes on the lateral side of the body. Body shape slender, depth 22.3-25.2% SL. Caudal fin subtruncate. Dorsal fin spines 19-20. Anal fin spines 7-8. Scales in longitudinal line 34-37. Gill rakers on lower limb of first gill arch 5-7. Total vertebrae 33 (Ref. 56628).
Biology:  Inhabits the shallow (2-7 m depth), rocky bottom (Ref. 56628).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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