Lamprologus ocellatus

Taxobox | name = "Lamprologus ocellatus"

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regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Actinopterygii
ordo = Perciformes
familia = Cichlidae
genus = "Lamprologus"
species = "L. ocellatus"
binomial = "Lamprologus ocellatus"
binomial_authority = Steindachner, 1909Verify source|date=August 2008

"Lamprologus ocellatus" is a type of shell dweller from Lake Tanganyika. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its small size, appearance, and intelligence.

Juveniles measure about 6 mm (less than .25 inches) at hatching, while adults grow up to 5 cm (2 in). They range in color from a light brownish color to a gold/yellow color. These fish, like all shell dwellers, live in snail shells. They live in colonies amongst each other and raise their young in the shells.

ee also

*List of freshwater aquarium fish species