Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae Genus Lepidiolamprologus Higher classification Lepidiolamprologus Order Perciformes | Family Cichlidae Tribe Lamprologini Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Scientific name Lepidiolamprologus cunningtoni Similar Lepidiolamprologus, Grammatotria lemairii, Limnotilapia dardennii, Chalinochromis popelini, Bathybates ferox | ||
Lepidiolamprologus cunningtoni pair
Lepidiolamprologus cunningtoni is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers areas with sandy substrates in which it digs crater-shaped nests. This carnivorous species takes fish as prey. This species can reach a length of 29.1 centimetres (11.5 in) TL. This species inclusion in this genus has been questioned based upon its lacking many of the characteristics of its congeners. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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