Talk:Neolamprologus brichardi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You have new messages (last change).
Trachurus symmetricus This article is part of WikiProject Fishes, an attempt to organise a detailed guide to all Fish taxa and related topics on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the Portal, where you can join the project and/or contribute to the discussion. This project is an offshoot of the WikiProject Tree of Life 
                                    Neolamprologus Brichardi
                              Image:DSC 2005 t-1-.jpg
                                       Princess of Burundi
Image:Art lakes east africa 01.jpg
Image:DSC 4866 t.jpg

Sometimes known as the Lyretail Cichlid or Fairy Cichlid, Neolamprologus Brichardi are members of the 'Perch' family of fishes. They are freshwater cave dwellers originating in the clear, hard waters of northern Lake Tanganyika in east central Africa. They were first exported to North America in 1971 by Pierre Brichard and have since become a favorite of aquarium hobbyists because of their elegant looks, ease in breeding and unusual behaviors.

Their appearance is generally a light tan ranging from almost white to dark tan with long flowing fins. The outer edges of the fins appear flourescent, especially when young. Behind the eye to just in front of the gills will be a black marking along with a bright yellow spot above splotchy neon blue. The male of the species will have slightly longer fins, a modestly protruding forehead and are commonly larger in size (up to 5 inches)in comparison to the female (up to 3 inches).

Image:DSC 0688 t.jpg

n.Brichardi are monogamous and will pair for life. They are extremely territorial, especially when spawning. Other adults will remain outside the breeding area or risk being attacked, sometimes fatally. Eggs are layed on the walls or ceilings inside caves and are then fertilized. A spawn of up to 200 fry will hatch in 3 days. Juveniles will be allowed to remain in the area until becoming adolescent and will help the adults with caring for new fry.

In the wild, n.Brichardi will school in large numbers. When threatened by a predator, all the adults will work together to protect all the young fry.



[edit] See Also

cichlids

[edit] References

Ad Konings Tanganyika (1998). "Cichlids in their natural habitat", Cichlid Press

[edit] External Links

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org../../../n/e/o/Talk%7ENeolamprologus_brichardi_a90a.html"