Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus ( syn.: Lamprologus caudopunctatus ) is an endemic in southern Lake Tanganyika to the Zambian coast cichlid.

Description

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus has a silver- beige colored body with a characteristic golden -orange dorsal fin and blue eyes. Caudal fin and side carry pearl-like dots, which can be seen in matching light. These points have given the nature of the name " caudopunctatus " (Latin, " Spotted Tail "). Males grow up to 9 inches tall, females are significantly smaller with up to 6.5 cm. Males also show a slightly more intense color than females.

Way of life

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus lives in Sandlitoral and in the transition zone from Sandlitoral the rocky zone at depths of 2 to 20 meters. It feeds on zooplankton, small crustaceans (especially copepods ) and insect larvae, and is a cavity nesters, which forms a father-mother family.

Threat

The IUCN classifies N. caudopunctatus one as not at risk ( " Least concern ").