Fairy Cichlid
Neolamprologus brichardi
Also known as: Brichardi Cichlid, Brichardi Lyretail Cichlid, Fairy Cichlid Brichardi, Lyretail Cichlid, Princess Cichlid, Princess-of-Burundi, Princess-of-Burundi Cichlid
- Brichardi Cichlid
- Brichardi Lyretail Cichlid
- Fairy Cichlid Brichardi
- Lyretail Cichlid
- Princess Cichlid
- Princess-of-Burundi
- Princess-of-Burundi Cichlid
Overview
Found in caves or tunnels under rocks in very rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika, endemic to the North Shore.
Africa - Lake Tanganyika
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
How to identify
- Pattern
- white margin
- Head & Mouth
- black eye stripe
- Behaviour
- mouth broodershelters in caves
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found in caves or tunnels under rocks in very rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika, endemic to the North Shore.
Adult photos 1
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