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| Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Mbasi Creek" |
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| Pronunciation: l
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| Geo. Origin: Mbasi Creek, Tanzania |
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| Habitat: 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: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 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: |
Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Kenny Law |
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| Comments: |
| Like all Lethrinops species, L. sp. "Mbasi Creek" hunts by shoveling and filtering the substrate for food particles. |
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