CARES Species Profile: Neolamprologus mustax 'mbita'
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika that feeds on invertebrates taken from rocky surfaces and deep recesses. It is a cave-spawning substrate spawner that raises young in seclusion.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
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Fishbase: Neolamprologus mustax "Mbita"
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