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| Scientific Name | Lophiobagrus asperispinis Bailey & Stewart, 1984 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Burundi, Lake Tanganyika, Zambia, about 4°02'S, 29°25'E, depth 9-20 m. |
| Etymology | Lophiobagrus: The name comes from the broad, depressed anterior region of the fish, which reminded Poll of the angler fish (Lophius piscatorius). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 34mm (1.3") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Lake Tanganyika. African Waters  , Western Rift Valley Lakes, Tanganyika (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Miscellaneous Publications, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan No. 168 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2008 Jul 20 11:51 (species record created: 2008 Jul 04 10:02) |
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