Neolamprologus devosi
Neolamprologus devosi Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003
Neolamprologus devosi
photo by Stiassny, M.L.J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  5.71 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: known only from two localities in the Malagarasi River basin.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 17-19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 5-6; Anal soft rays: 6-7; Vertebrae: 31-32. Caudal fin enlarged, rounded and paddle-shaped (Ref. 50569).
Biology:  Gut contents included some detritus, freshwater shrimps, ostracods, and soft bodies of snails (Ref. 50569).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 28 February 2025 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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