Rhamphochromis esox
Rhamphochromis esox | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Rhamphochromis |
Species: | R. esox
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Binomial name | |
Rhamphochromis esox (Boulenger, 1908)
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Rhamphochromis esox is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it prefers open waters at depths of from 2 to 65 metres (6.6 to 213.3 ft). This fish is piscivore. This species can reach a length of 42 centimetres (17 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[]
- ^ Konings, A.; Kanyerere, G.Z. (2019). "Rhamphochromis esox". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T117849983A155053147. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T117849983A155053147.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Rhamphochromis esox" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
External links[]
Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Rhamphochromis
- Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger
- Fish described in 1908
- Cichlidae stubs