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| Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Mbasi Creek" |
| Pronunciation: l
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| Geo. Origin: Mbasi Creek, Tanzania |
| Habitat: Sandy habitat |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 5" |
| Temperature: 78-82°F |
| pH: 7.8-8.6 |
| Water Hardness: Hard |
| 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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