Jabarichromis pfefferi (Boulenger, 1898) |
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photo by
de Vos, L. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 18 | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit lakes, often solitary (Ref. 86760). Feed mainly on shrimps (Ref. 30769). Females brood their young in the mouth (Ref. 86760). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |