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| Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Longipinnis Ntekete" |
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| Pronunciation: l
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| Geo. Origin: Ntekete |
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| Habitat: Shallow sandy habitat |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 8.5" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
| Images: |
In the wild Adult male Subadult male Subadult female |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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| Comments: |
| In the wild, males build very unique bowers approximately 2 meters in diameter. A large crater excavate from the sandy floor has an elevated rampart in its center. This rampart is made of 5-8 large turrets, each about 10 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Females are solitary. |
