Lepidiolamprologus kamambae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lepidiolamprologus kamambae faces severe pressure from overfishing and habitat degradation in Lake Tanganyika. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection for the aquarium trade due to its attractive coloration and specialized breeding behavior. Sedimentation from coastal development and agricultural runoff threatens the rocky substrates essential for its territorial and spawning activities.
Habitat
This endemic cichlid inhabits the rocky shores and intermediate depths of Lake Tanganyika, typically found at depths of 5-40 meters among boulder fields and rocky outcrops. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with complex rocky substrates for territorial establishment and cave-spawning behavior.
