Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it prefers areas with sandy substrates or, sometimes, rocky areas. While not a shell dweller like many of its congeners, it does use shells (and possibly rock crevices) for spawning. This species can reach a length of 7.8 centimetres (3.1 in) TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Lamprologus |
| Species: | L. ornatipinnis
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| Binomial name | |
| Lamprologus ornatipinnis Poll, 1949
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References
edit- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60552A12378828. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60552A12378828.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Lamprologus ornatipinnis". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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