- Neolamprologus brevis
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Neolamprologus brevis 
Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Cichlidae Subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae Tribe: Lamprologini Genus: Neolamprologus Species: N. brevis Binomial name Neolamprologus brevis
(Boulenger, 1899)Neolamprologus brevis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. The male reaches 5.5 centimeters in length, and the female is a bit smaller. N. brevis is unusual among shell-dwelling cichlids in that both fish in a pair share the same shell. It is a popular cichlid among aquarium enthusiasts.
External links
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2005). "Neolamprologus brevis" in FishBase. 10 2005 version.
- Bigirimana (2005). Neolamprologus brevis. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 5 February 2007. Database entry includes a range map and a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
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